Skydio

4 weeks ago

Senior Global Supply Manager, Camera

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Job Summary

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for thermal imaging and camera technologies to scale production of sensing systems for Skydio’s autonomous drones. Lead end-to-end procurement, negotiate with suppliers, align GSM strategy with production roadmap, and drive cost reductions while ensuring supply continuity and high quality across camera modules, sensors, and optics.

Location: San Mateo

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Develop the Global Strategic Sourcing Strategies and objectives (short & long term) based on business needs, forecasts of future demand, economic & currency trends, and market supply conditions
•Lead the end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes for camera components and modules, managing NDAs, RFIs/RFQs, Master Supplier Agreement negotiations, and General Terms & Conditions to ensure transparent and efficient business transactions
•Establish the connection between GSM Strategy, Skydio’s Business Strategy, and Production Strategy
•Drive strategic negotiations and technology partnerships with suppliers of thermal imaging sensors, thermal camera modules, image sensors, optics, and integrated camera systems, aligning product roadmaps, quality standards, cost targets, and supply continuity requirements for Skydio's autonomous drone platforms
•Ensure Contribution Margins, leverage goals, and Cost Targets are achieved by cross-functional teams passionate about process improvement, cost mitigation, and supply chain enhancements

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 174,000 - 225,000 annually

Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid LeaveRetirementDental

Key Requirements

•MBA + BA/BS in a technical field
•A minimum 5 years of experience with high impact commodities and technically complex components in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
•5+ years of experience sourcing technically complex camera, optical, imaging, or thermal sensing technologies, with direct experience managing thermal camera, infrared sensor, or advanced imaging supply chains strongly preferred
•Strong understanding of thermal imaging technologies, including thermal camera modules, infrared detectors, LWIR sensing technologies, optics, image quality considerations, calibration methodologies, and system-level performance tradeoffs
•Experience leading supplier selection, qualification, and commercial negotiations for camera modules, thermal imaging systems, image sensors, optics, or related advanced sensing technologies

Experience:5+ yearsThermal imagingCamera technologiesSensorsOpticsImaging

Education:Master's

Skills:NegotiationCommunicationLeadershipCross-functional collaborationAnalytical thinking

Languages:English

Tech Stack:NDARFIsRFQsGSMNPIProduction planningCost modelingSupplier assessments

Company Brief

Skydio

Designs and manufactures autonomous consumer and enterprise drones using AI-powered vision and navigation systems for inspection, mapping, public safety, and industrial applications. Focuses on rugged, fully autonomous flight and end-to-end drone solutions.

Industry: Drones & Aerial Logistics

Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)

Growth: Scaleup

Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)

Funding: Series D

Headquarters: San Mateo, United States

Founded: 2014

Website LinkedIn

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Skydio

4 weeks ago

Senior Global Supply Manager, Camera

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 4 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: San Mateo

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing

Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Develop the Global Strategic Sourcing Strategies and objectives (short & long term) based on business needs, forecasts of future demand, economic & currency trends, and market supply conditions
•Lead the end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes for camera components and modules, managing NDAs, RFIs/RFQs, Master Supplier Agreement negotiations, and General Terms & Conditions to ensure transparent and efficient business transactions
•Establish the connection between GSM Strategy, Skydio’s Business Strategy, and Production Strategy
•Drive strategic negotiations and technology partnerships with suppliers of thermal imaging sensors, thermal camera modules, image sensors, optics, and integrated camera systems, aligning product roadmaps, quality standards, cost targets, and supply continuity requirements for Skydio's autonomous drone platforms
•Ensure Contribution Margins, leverage goals, and Cost Targets are achieved by cross-functional teams passionate about process improvement, cost mitigation, and supply chain enhancements

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 174,000 - 225,000 annually

Perks:Health Insurance401kPaid LeaveRetirementDental

Key Requirements

•MBA + BA/BS in a technical field
•A minimum 5 years of experience with high impact commodities and technically complex components in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
•5+ years of experience sourcing technically complex camera, optical, imaging, or thermal sensing technologies, with direct experience managing thermal camera, infrared sensor, or advanced imaging supply chains strongly preferred
•Strong understanding of thermal imaging technologies, including thermal camera modules, infrared detectors, LWIR sensing technologies, optics, image quality considerations, calibration methodologies, and system-level performance tradeoffs
•Experience leading supplier selection, qualification, and commercial negotiations for camera modules, thermal imaging systems, image sensors, optics, or related advanced sensing technologies

Experience:5+ yearsThermal imagingCamera technologiesSensorsOpticsImaging

Education:Master's

Skills:NegotiationCommunicationLeadershipCross-functional collaborationAnalytical thinking

Languages:English

Tech Stack:NDARFIsRFQsGSMNPIProduction planningCost modelingSupplier assessments

Company Brief

Skydio

Industry: Drones & Aerial Logistics

Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)

Growth: Scaleup

Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)

Funding: Series D

Headquarters: San Mateo, United States

Founded: 2014

Website LinkedIn