Sourcing Analyst

Summary

About Wing Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.About Wing Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.About the Role Wing is looking for a Sourcing Analyst to join our Strategic Sourcing team based in Palo Alto, California. You will leverage your experience to deliver significant value to key stakeholders by managing the end to end strategic sourcing process, ensuring process compliance, and executing on Wing's goals to scale services rapidly. In this role, you will support the sourcing team, which enables the deployment, scaling, and operation of Wing's drone delivery network by sourcing the infrastructure, logistics, and operational service partners required to launch and operate sites globally. You will partner closely with Launch, Field Operations, Engineering, and Network Planning teams to develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier ecosystems that support the build-out and operation of Wing's network across multiple markets.What You'll Do Execute sourcing strategies that enable the deployment, scaling, and operation of Wing's global drone delivery networkSupport sourcing initiatives supporting network deployment across infrastructure, logistics, and operational service categoriesManage sourcing initiatives across network infrastructure, operational logistics, and field operations servicesSource and manage suppliers supporting nest deployment, site infrastructure, and contractor servicesSupport sourcing initiatives for logistics and warehousing providers, including transportation services, milk-run logistics, regional hub operations, and inventory storage solutionsSupport sourcing of field operations service partners, including maintenance, inspections, and reverse logistics providers responsible for repair, refurbishment, and recyclingEngage and own the commercial relationship with service partners and be responsible for cost negotiations, supplier performance, continuity of service, and operational efficiencyPartner with a broad mix of stakeholders on category strategy, contract negotiation strategy, contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation, including Technology, Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Internal ControlsDevelop strong relationships and be recognized as a trusted partner by cross functional stakeholders to influence business decisionsContinually improve supplier performance by setting measurable contractual performance targets and managing supplier performance programsBuild project plans and timelines to ensure key milestones are captured and delivered across sourcing initiativesEffectively communicate status updates to stakeholders, including timely identification and resolution of risks and issuesWhat You'll Need 3-6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain development, or supplier managementBachelor's degree in a directly related field or equivalent practical experienceExperience sourcing logistics networks, last mile or middle mile transportation, infrastructure deployment, field services, or operational service providers supporting rapidly scaling or hyperscale technology environmentsStrong analytical and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to toggle between strategic thinking and detailed executionStrong problem solving and issue resolution skillsExcellent presentation and interpersonal skillsAbility to influence across multiple cross functional teamsFlexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environmentsExcellent communication skills, capable of working in multinational environments and driving complex initiativesThe US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing's salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.Salary Range: $153,000 USD - $162,000 USDWing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

About Wing Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.About Wing Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.About the Role Wing is looking for a Sourcing Analyst to join our Strategic Sourcing team based in Palo Alto, California. You will leverage your experience to deliver significant value to key stakeholders by managing the end to end strategic sourcing process, ensuring process compliance, and executing on Wing's goals to scale services rapidly. In this role, you will support the sourcing team, which enables the deployment, scaling, and operation of Wing's drone delivery network by sourcing the infrastructure, logistics, and operational service partners required to launch and operate sites globally. You will partner closely with Launch, Field Operations, Engineering, and Network Planning teams to develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier ecosystems that support the build-out and operation of Wing's network across multiple markets.What You'll Do Execute sourcing strategies that enable the deployment, scaling, and operation of Wing's global drone delivery networkSupport sourcing initiatives supporting network deployment across infrastructure, logistics, and operational service categoriesManage sourcing initiatives across network infrastructure, operational logistics, and field operations servicesSource and manage suppliers supporting nest deployment, site infrastructure, and contractor servicesSupport sourcing initiatives for logistics and warehousing providers, including transportation services, milk-run logistics, regional hub operations, and inventory storage solutionsSupport sourcing of field operations service partners, including maintenance, inspections, and reverse logistics providers responsible for repair, refurbishment, and recyclingEngage and own the commercial relationship with service partners and be responsible for cost negotiations, supplier performance, continuity of service, and operational efficiencyPartner with a broad mix of stakeholders on category strategy, contract negotiation strategy, contract evaluation, redlining, and negotiation, including Technology, Legal, Privacy, Information Security, and Internal ControlsDevelop strong relationships and be recognized as a trusted partner by cross functional stakeholders to influence business decisionsContinually improve supplier performance by setting measurable contractual performance targets and managing supplier performance programsBuild project plans and timelines to ensure key milestones are captured and delivered across sourcing initiativesEffectively communicate status updates to stakeholders, including timely identification and resolution of risks and issuesWhat You'll Need 3-6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain development, or supplier managementBachelor's degree in a directly related field or equivalent practical experienceExperience sourcing logistics networks, last mile or middle mile transportation, infrastructure deployment, field services, or operational service providers supporting rapidly scaling or hyperscale technology environmentsStrong analytical and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to toggle between strategic thinking and detailed executionStrong problem solving and issue resolution skillsExcellent presentation and interpersonal skillsAbility to influence across multiple cross functional teamsFlexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environmentsExcellent communication skills, capable of working in multinational environments and driving complex initiativesThe US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing's salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.Salary Range: $153,000 USD - $162,000 USDWing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.#J-18808-Ljbffr