Lead end-to-end supply chain execution for Wayve’s autonomous vehicle programmes, ensuring seamless coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and global partners. Own material readiness, risk mitigation, and programme timelines while driving operational efficiency and compliance. Requires 10+ years in supply chain programme management with hardware/automotive experience.
Key Highlights
Cross-functional leadership for supply chain execution across R&D, NPI, and fleet launches
Strategic ownership of material planning, procurement, and supplier compliance (TISAX, ISO, ethical sourcing)
Global stakeholder management with upfitters, OEMs, and third-party partners in US, UK, and beyond
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end material readiness for assigned programmes, translating engineering demands into procurement plans and mitigating supply risks early
Act as strategic liaison between hardware engineering and procurement, coordinating internal teams and global suppliers to meet programme timelines
Manage supplier compliance (TISAX, ISO, ethical sourcing) and develop contingency plans for supply disruptions
Define and track supply chain KPIs (material availability, cost savings, inventory accuracy) and drive process improvements
Lead upfitter and partner relationships, ensuring vehicle quality and timeline alignment across stakeholders
Proactively resolve build readiness issues and escalate risks to leadership with actionable insights
Technical Skills Required
BOM Management
Supply Chain Programme Management
Cross-functional Stakeholder Coordination
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Benefits & Perks
Market-benchmarked annual salaries
Meaningful equity
Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
Hybrid working with core hours and access to vehicle workshops/labs
Comprehensive benefits (health insurance, dental, parental leave, retirement, wellbeing support)
Nice to Have
Experience in automotive, consumer hardware, or robotics industries
Familiarity with supplier compliance frameworks (TISAX, ISO standards)
Travel flexibility for internal coordination
Job Description
Before the detail, here's the challenge you'd help us solve.We build the embodied intelligence that moves real vehicles safely, and the ecosystem a billion machines will run on in the future. Very few people in AI can say this. Every role here, whatever the team, plugs into that.Here’s what this particular role covers.Supply Chain Programme ManagerThe Supply Chain Programme Manager is a critical cross-functional role responsible for owning end-to-end supply chain execution across assigned programmes and product builds at Wayve. This includes prototype development, new product introduction (NPI) and supporting fleet launches.
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