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Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sensors

Motional · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
75 days
Motional's roles stay open a median of 87 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Motional's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Motional
high
74 stale, 1 reposted of 74 open
Hiring momentum
107 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Motional's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Motional.

About this role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager at Motional will oversee the sourcing strategy for sensor hardware, including radar and cameras, essential for self-driving vehicle development. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with technology roadmaps, and collaborating with various internal teams to meet production milestones and quality requirements. The position is hybrid, requiring two in-office days per week in Pittsburgh.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Motional as an employer.

What you need

  • Minimum 5 years of Direct procurement experience in Automotive (OEM/Tier1) or high-tech manufacturing
  • Experience managing a global supply base
  • Ability to lead strategic sourcing and vendor management
  • Familiarity with negotiating key legal terms for Development and Production agreements
  • Ability to navigate internal relationships across Finance, Engineering, and Program Management
  • Full understanding of Automotive Advance Product Quality Planning and Production Part Approval Process

Nice to have

  • Experience in the Autonomous vehicle industry or complex manufacturing
  • Prior experience in Strategic Sourcing or Commodity Management for vision systems or high complexity electronics
  • Ability to read engineering prints and 3D CAD models
  • Cost modeling and estimation experience
  • Experience leading cost reduction activities through Lean Manufacturing initiatives

What you get

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Health savings accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Potential for bonuses or company equity

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid work model requires two in-office days per week
  • Salary range provided is an estimate and may vary based on various factors
  • Role involves high visibility and significant responsibility within the organization

Summarised from Motional's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Motional on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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