Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Neros is a defense technology company dedicated to rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. We are currently seeking a Global Supply Manager to join our team in Torrance, California, United States.
Responsibilities
- Own and execute sourcing strategies across mechanical, electronic, and PCB assemblies to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, risk mitigation, and supply continuity for both NPI and mass-production ramps.
- Lead supplier selection and manage RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs. Own RFQ and contract management by negotiating, finalizing, and documenting agreements prior to business initiation.
- Build and maintain cost models to enable data-driven negotiations and support long-term sourcing strategies.
- Partner with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and supply quality engineers to align supplier capabilities with product requirements from concept through high-volume production.
- Implement supplier business reviews and governance processes to drive improvements in cost, delivery, and quality performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and engineering teams to deliver sustainable cost savings and establish long-term supplier partnerships.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management.
- 3-10 years of supply chain experience in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment for sourcing, program management, or quality engineering.
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing commodities including building cost models and leading contract negotiations.
- Experience supporting the launch of new product introductions.
- Superior analytical skills and the ability to use data and metrics to justify business decisions.
- Proficient knowledge of technical requirements & design of the commodities and be able to influence cross-functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions.
We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $160,000 USD per year.
- Equity grants as part of Neros' total compensation package.
- Equal opportunity employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
About the Company
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.