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Wayve

Supply Chain Program Manager

Wayve

. Own end-to-end supply chain execution across assigned programmes and product builds, including prototype development, NPI and fleet launches .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in supply chain programme management, including end-to-end execution, material planning, and procurement processes. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and ensuring supplier compliance with regulatory standards such as TISAX and ISO.

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Supply Chain Programme ManagementBOM ManagementMaterial PlanningRisk ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
End-to-End Supply Chain ExecutionPrototype DevelopmentNPIProcurement PlansKPI AnalysisProcess ImprovementsMaterial ReadinessCritical-Path ComponentsSupplier ComplianceContingency Planning
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration
Industry Keywords
Automotive IndustryConsumer IndustryHardware IndustryRobotics IndustryEthical SourcingTISAXISO Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own end-to-end supply chain execution across assigned programmes and product builds, including prototype development, NPI and fleet launches
  • Serve as the primary Supply Chain lead for programmes, ensuring deliverables, supplier compliance and coordination across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing and external partners
  • Own end-to-end material readiness and translate engineering requirements and demand into procurement plans
  • Coordinate Engineering, Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Finance, Legal, suppliers, upfitters and integration partners
  • Translate engineering BOMs and aggregated Technical Programme Manager demand into procurement plans
  • Identify long-lead items, critical-path components, supply risks and material gaps
  • Track material status throughout build phases and escalate risks
  • Manage upfitter and partner relationships and drive activities to meet vehicle timelines and quality standards
  • Define, track and report supply chain metrics, dashboards and reporting cadences
  • Analyse KPI trends, identify root causes and drive corrective actions and process improvements
  • Ensure supplier compliance with legal, environmental, regulatory and ethical sourcing requirements, including TISAX and ISO
  • Partner with Legal and Compliance on supplier agreements, NDAs and risk controls
  • Develop contingency plans and actively manage supply chain risks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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
  • Experience in the automotive, consumer, hardware or robotics industries is preferred
  • Familiarity with supplier compliance frameworks, including TISAX, ISO standards and ethical sourcing requirements, is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Salaries benchmarked against the market annually
  • Meaningful equity, sharing in the ownership and long term success of Wayve
  • Relocation support and visa sponsorship where applicable
  • Hybrid working, core hours and the chance to work hands on in vehicle workshops and labs
  • Learning and development budgets with support for training, conferences and growth
  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, retirement or pension where applicable, access to therapists, wellbeing partnerships, team socials and more