Strategic Sourcing Lead

Slip Robotics is a B2B Robotics-as-a-Service company deploying autonomous loading and unloading robots at warehouse and fulfillment sites across North America. Our customers include some of the largest shippers and 3PLs in the industry. We build the robots, we deploy them, and we keep them running — and we're scaling fast.

We are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Lead to build and run our sourcing function as we scale. You'll develop the supplier strategy, drive cost efficiency, and ensure material availability that keeps production on schedule and deployments on time. This is a hands-on role with real ownership in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a sourcing strategy across direct and indirect categories that supports production and cost targets.
• Build and manage a portfolio of strategic suppliers — negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms that protect supply continuity and reflect our scale.
• Drive sustained cost reductions through competitive bidding, supplier development, and DTC collaboration with Engineering.
• Maintain material availability against the production schedule; identify and mitigate supply risks before they become constraints.
• Establish supplier scorecards and hold the supply base accountable to quality, delivery, and cost standards.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with product requirements and finan