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title: 'Global Sourcing Manager, Direct at Wing'
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# Global Sourcing Manager, Direct at Wing

- **Company:** Wing
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA
- **Compensation:** $220k–$234k
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14
- **Apply:** https://wing.com/careers/8617189002?gh_jid=8617189002

## 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 the Role:

Wing is looking for a Global Sourcing Manager to join our Sourcing team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA. You will help design and build our hardware supply chain, lead supplier engagement strategy, and enable scale by partnering closely with engineering, operations, legal and finance teams. Your leadership both internally and with suppliers will ensure that aircraft and ground infrastructure can be built cost-effectively at scale, meet quality and compliance standards, and are delivered on time. Our team moves fast and we will look to you to learn quickly, build strong relationships both internally and externally and make thoughtful decisions with conviction and efficiency. This high-impact and high-autonomy role is foundational to ensuring our supply chain is set up for scale.

What You’ll Do:

- Lead commercial engagement and sourcing strategy for parts and/or assembly of our aircraft and ground infrastructure
- Negotiate the contractual terms and pricing for our supplier partnerships
- Partner closely with internal cross-functional teams, our suppliers and our contract manufacturers to ensure quality and manufacturability of our assemblies
- Secure supplier capacity and scale to meet demand
- Source and qualify new suppliers, conduct market research and technology analysis to support Wing’s innovation roadmap
- Assess and mitigate supply chain risk
- Build a deep understanding of our technology, operations and mission to develop successful, long-term supplier relationships globally
- Build trust and scalable processes with all cross functional teams

What You’ll Need:

- 8+ years of experience developing and managing global supplier relationships and bringing high-volume products from concept to mass production
- A Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (e.g., mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering) is preferred, but equivalent practical experience in supply chain, manufacturing, military service, consulting, or finance will also be considered
- A natural ability to operate autonomously across multiple teams in situations of ambiguity and develop scalable solutions
- Ability and curiosity to quickly learn and dive deep into designs and underlying technology but keep a fast pace of operational execution
- Effective communication skills with suppliers, peers and with executive teams
- You are an experienced negotiator, capable of developing leverage for new technology and industry while structuring complex deals
- You have experience structuring and negotiating legal frameworks for new IP development and licensing, Master Supply Agreements for scaled manufacturing, Capex investment schedules and custom SOWs as business needs come up
- You are familiar with bottoms-up cost modeling and have knowledge of cost structures for various electromechanical commodities
- You have taken several products to market and can thoughtfully balance the requirements at different stages of the product development cycle (proto, EVT, DVT, PVT, MP)
- You are able to roll up your sleeves, solve tactical challenges fast and ensure daily supply meets demand, while keeping the bigger picture and strategy at the forefront

The 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range $220,000—$234,000 USD

Wing 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](https://forms.gle/5wEF3MvTtEckFyAM8).

## About Wing

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Wing is an Alphabet company that operates a fleet of lightweight, highly automated delivery drones to transport small packages directly from businesses to homes in minutes.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.)
- **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2012 (started in the labs of X, Alphabet's Moonshot Factory)
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed as individual founders; originated as a project within X (Alphabet's Moonshot Factory)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Drone Delivery / Last-Mile Logistics / Aviation Technology
- **Target customers**: B2B (retailers like Walmart, DoorDash) and B2C (consumers receiving deliveries)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We’re working to make delivery more convenient, sustainable, and accessible" [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **Drone Delivery Service**: A fully operational, FAA-approved commercial drone delivery service that delivers small packages (food, medicine, household essentials) directly to homes in minutes. The service is integrated with major retailers like Walmart and DoorDash. [wing.com](https://wing.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (Alphabet subsidiary)
- **Key Metric**: Over 1 million residential deliveries completed; operates one of the largest aircraft fleets in the world [wing.com](https://wing.com/about)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Alphabet Inc. (parent company), Walmart, DoorDash. Executive team includes experience across aerospace, technology, and consumer brands [wing.com](https://wing.com/about)
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Headcount of 465 employees (+11.6% YoY) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wing)
    - Expanding to nearly 20 U.S. metros with a network of 270+ Walmart stores for coast-to-coast U.S. scale (announced 2025/2026) [wing.com](https://wing.com/about)
    - Received first FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate for drone operations in 2019 [wing.com](https://wing.com/about)
    - Strong partnerships with Walmart and DoorDash [wing.com](https://wing.com/about)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover advantage**: First company to receive FAA approval for commercial drone delivery to homes in the U.S. (2019).
- **Alphabet backing**: Deep resources, talent, and technological support from its parent company.
- **Proven scale**: Over 1 million deliveries and operating one of the largest aircraft fleets globally.
- **Regulatory expertise**: Pioneered the safety standards and regulatory framework for drone delivery in the U.S.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities and direction for growth**: Scaling the drone delivery network across the U.S. (targeting 270+ Walmart stores and 20 metros), strengthening partnerships with major retailers (Walmart, DoorDash), and expanding service hours and coverage areas [wing.com](https://wing.com/about).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Wing emphasizes a "respectful, collaborative, and open culture" and solving complex problems as a team. They describe their mission as "building an entirely new industry." [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers)
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers remote roles (especially in Software Engineering, Analytics, and Operations) alongside on-site positions in Palo Alto, CA and Dallas, TX [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/embed/job_app?for=wing&token=7832926002&t=)
- **Notable Perks**:
    - Financial wellbeing: Competitive compensation, 401K matching, generous retirement plans, 1-on-1 financial coaches [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers)
    - Health and wellness: Top-tier healthcare providers, wellness & mental health programs, paid vacation, parental leave [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers)
    - Career development: Workshops, lunch & learns, fireside chats [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers)
- **Engineering Culture**: Teams work on complex problems in hardware engineering (battery, power systems, reliability), software engineering (navigation, machine learning, perception), and operations at scale. The company is building the future of delivery from scratch [wing.com](https://wing.com/careers).

## Sources
1. [wing.com - About](https://wing.com/about)
2. [wing.com - Careers](https://wing.com/careers)
3. [wing.com - Homepage](https://wing.com/)
4. [LinkedIn - Wing](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wing)
5. [Greenhouse - Wing Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/embed/job_app?for=wing&token=7832926002&t=)

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