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Global Sourcing Manager Sensors & Optics
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Paris
Experience
Senior · 5+ years
Job description
Global Sourcing Manager for Sensors & Optics responsible for owning the supply chain strategy and sourcing of optical assemblies and advanced sensor technologies at Harmattan AI. This is the first hire in this specialized area, working with Engineering, Product, Program and Production.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Paris
- Languages
- French – fluent, English – fluent
What you'll do
- Define and execute the global sourcing strategy for optical and sensor technologies.
- Source specialized components, materials and manufacturing services for optical assemblies and sensor subsystems.
- Build and manage a strategic supplier network across emerging and established product lines.
- Vet vendor technical capabilities alongside engineering teams, covering performance, quality systems and production readiness.
- Negotiate and structure robust commercial terms that optimize unit economics and protect supply continuity.
- Identify and de-risk supply chain exposure across a complex, rapidly scaling electronics supply chain.
- Partner with Engineering, Product, Program and Production to align sourcing decisions with design and delivery priorities.
- Own supplier performance on cost, lead time and quality, and travel to supplier sites as needed.
What we're looking for
- Master's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or a related field.
- 5 to 8 years of experience sourcing optical, imaging or sensor technologies, ideally in defense, aerospace or other high-reliability industries.
- Strong technical understanding of sensors and optical assemblies, enough to challenge suppliers and engineers on feasibility and quality.
- Proven commercial skills in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Full ownership mindset, with the ability to build a function from scratch in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel regularly to supplier sites.
- Full commitment to Harmattan AI's mission, vision and growth plans, with a willingness to go the extra mile.
- Fluency in French and English required.
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About Harmattan AI
Next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems
Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces.
Key facts
- Defense
- Closed a $200M Series B
- Valued at $1.4 billion
- Delivers mission-critical systems to allied forces
What they value
- Building technologies with real-world impact
- Pursuing excellence in everything we do
- Setting ambitious goals
- Taking on the hardest technical challenges