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Wayve is building the leading AI platform for autonomous driving, pioneering an end-to-end AI approach that enables vehicles to learn directly from real-world experience. The Supply Chain Program Manager is a critical cross-functional role responsible for owning end-to-end supply chain execution across assigned programmes and product builds, including prototype development, new product introduction (NPI), and fleet launches.
You will serve as the primary Supply Chain lead for your programmes, ensuring programme deliverables, supplier compliance, and seamless coordination across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and external partners. You'll work cross-functionally with Engineering, Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and Suppliers, while partnering closely with global upfitters and third-party integration partners across the US, UK, and other regions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning end-to-end material readiness across assigned programmes, translating engineering requirements and demand into procurement plans
- Identifying supply risks early in the product lifecycle and acting as the strategic liaison between hardware engineering and procurement
- Coordinating internal teams, suppliers, upfitters, and integration partners to keep builds moving
- Translating engineering BOMs and aggregated demand into procurement plans
- Identifying long-lead items and critical-path components early
- Tracking material status throughout build phases and proactively escalating gaps and risks
- Serving as the primary programme manager for upfitter and partner relationships
- Driving upfitter and partner activities to ensure vehicles meet programme timelines and quality standards
- Defining, tracking, and reporting key supply chain performance metrics including material availability, cost savings, and inventory accuracy
- Establishing programme-level supply chain dashboards and reporting cadences
- Collaborating with Supply Chain Team Leads to ensure supplier compliance with legal, environmental, regulatory (TISAX, ISO), and ethical sourcing standards
- Partnering with Legal and Compliance teams on supplier agreements, NDAs, and risk controls
- Developing contingency plans for supply disruptions and actively managing supply chain risks
This role combines strategic programme ownership with hands-on execution in a fast-moving, hardware-driven environment. Wayve operates a hybrid working model with core working hours, allowing flexibility between in-person collaboration in offices and workshops and focused remote work.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain programme management, NPI, and hardware operations
- Strong understanding of BOM management, material planning, and procurement processes
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional programmes across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities
- Ability to travel internally as needed
- Preferred: Experience in automotive, consumer, hardware, or robotics industries
- Preferred: Familiarity with supplier compliance frameworks including TISAX, ISO standards, and ethical sourcing requirements
