Senior Business Operations Manager

Role Overview

• Own, develop and execute Contract Manufacturing (CM) sourcing strategies, commercial negotiations, and cost management
• Early engagement with Skydio product management and Engineering teams to establish supply chain / manufacturing strategies
• Develop market analysis for manufacturing landscape globally and trends that provide business insights for supply chain optimization
• Sourcing potential CM partners, conduct RFI/RFQs, and drive selection process in close collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Negotiate master contract, SOW, and costs with CM/suppliers
• Establish and own program costs from NRE, tooling, equipment, and test
• Analyze, validate, and negotiate BOM (Bill-Of-Materials) costs by collaborating with GSMs and CM
• Drive forecast, materials management (such as CTB process), and supply plan commitments with CM/supplier
• Own procurement operations with CMs (POs, Invoices, etc.)
• Establish early product cost estimates, drive cost iterations and management throughout product life cycle from inception to development, and end of life
• Partner closely with GSMs, Hardware Operations teams, and Finance to understand key cost drivers, providing cost improvement measures across various Financial metrics
• Assist with developing a comprehensive cost optimization roadmap and own the data analysis and reporting for efficiency improvement initiatives
• Develop supply chain map by collaborating Hardware Operations systems team
• Identify risks and opportunities in our supply chain for supply continuity
• Assist in developing supplier segmentation and implementation for driving optimized supply chain operations

Requirements

• Strong practical knowledge and healthy enjoyment of manufacturing and supply chain
• Strength in establishing strategic partnerships and conduct complex negotiations
• Strength in Data Analytics and can thrive in data-driven culture
• Experience using cost models to define should-cost and negotiating price for sourcing and cost reduction
• Flexibility to work and achieve goals in a fast-paced start-up environment with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to understand strategic goals and effectively communicate detailed plans across various management levels as well as multiple regional and geographic locals
• Ability to prepare and present quantitative and qualitative comparative analysis of sourcing strategies
• Ability to manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to, dispute resolution
• Interest in keeping up with emerging technologies spanning consumer electronics, aerospace, and robotics
• Detail-oriented, team-oriented, with enthusiasm for learning new things
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong ethics and professionalism
• Technical degree and 5+ years relevant work experience.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Equity in the form of stock options
• Comprehensive benefits packages
• Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan