Senior Staff Commodity Manager

Senior Staff Commodity Manager – Boston Dynamics Drive the supply chain behind the world’s most advanced robots.

At Boston Dynamics , we’re redefining what robots can do—and our supply chain is a critical enabler of that innovation. We’re seeking a Senior Staff Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthen global supplier partnerships, and ensure the scalability, resilience, and performance of the components that power our robotics platforms.

This role blends strategic ownership with hands-on execution, giving you the opportunity to directly influence product outcomes, cost structures, and supply continuity in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.
** This is an onsite role in Waltham, MAWhat You’ll DoOwn and execute global commodity strategies for complex, high-impact categories across multiple robotics product lines

Translate market intelligence into action—anticipate cost trends, supply risks, and capacity constraints to guide sourcing decisions

Serve as a trusted partner to engineering, manufacturing, planning, and quality, aligning procurement strategy with product and operational goals

Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution, securing optimal value, quality, and long-term performance

Drive advanced cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to inform key business decisions

Partner cross-functionally on design-for-supply chain and make-vs-buy initiatives, influencing product architecture and scalability

Support new product introductions (NPIs) by ensuring timely, cost-effective sourcing of critical components

Identify and mitigate risks across the global supply base, including geopolitical, financial, capacity, and compliance factors

Monitor and elevate supplier performance through metrics, development plans, and corrective actions

Maintain integrity of procurement and ERP systems across complex sourcing structures

Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a high-performing, forward-thinking procurement organization

Why This Role Matters You’ll play a key role in ensuring that the precision components behind our robots—actuators, sensors, electronics, and motion systems—are sourced with speed, intelligence, and resilience. Your work will directly impact product performance, manufacturing scalability, and the company’s ability to innovate t You Bring Strong experience in global sourcing, commodity strategy, and supplier management

Background working with complex electromechanical or robotics components (e.g., actuators, sensors, machined parts, motion control systems)
Expertise in cost modeling, negotiation strategy, and supplier economics

Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders

Experience managing supplier performance, escalations, and risk mitigation

Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, etc.)Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s a plus)7+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, or commodity management

Demonstrated success in global supplier negotiations and multi-site operations

Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) or working conceptual knowledge is strongly preferred.

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact, highly visible role where your decisions directly shape the supply chain behind some of the most innovative robotics systems in the world.

The base pay range for this position is between $ to $  annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure.

Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.
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