Location
London, with hybrid working model combining office and remote work. Our main hubs include London, Sunnyvale, Yokohama, Herzliya, Vancouver and Leonberg. Core working hours with flexible scheduling.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
As a Supply Chain Program Manager at Wayve, you will own end-to-end supply chain execution across assigned programmes and product builds, including prototype development, new product introduction (NPI), and fleet launches. You will serve as the primary Supply Chain lead, ensuring programme deliverables, supplier compliance, and seamless coordination across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, and external partners. This role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Finance, Legal, and Suppliers, as well as global upfitters and third-party integration partners across multiple regions to meet vehicle and programme timelines.

You will translate engineering requirements and demand into procurement plans, identify supply risks early, and operate as the strategic liaison between hardware engineering and procurement. Your responsibilities include managing material readiness, tracking build phases, escalating risks, and driving partner activities to ensure quality and timeline adherence. You will define and report key supply chain performance metrics, analyse trends to improve processes, and ensure supplier compliance with legal, environmental, regulatory, and ethical standards. Additionally, you will develop contingency plans to manage supply chain risks in a fast-moving, hardware-driven environment.

About Wayve
Wayve is pioneering an AI platform for autonomous driving that enables vehicles to learn from real-world experience. Our technology navigates complex urban environments with intelligence and precision, aiming to make autonomy universal. We combine embodied AI with scalable deployment, partnering with global OEMs to accelerate the transition to safer, more intelligent mobility. Joining Wayve means contributing to a rapidly evolving company where you will have real ownership and the opportunity to help shape how we work.

Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain programme management, NPI, and hardware operations. Strong understanding of BOM management, material planning, and procurement processes. Proven ability to manage cross-functional programmes across Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain. Experience in automotive, consumer hardware, or robotics industries preferred. Familiarity with supplier compliance frameworks such as TISAX, ISO standards, and ethical sourcing is preferred.

About you
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities. Ability to travel internally as needed. Passionate about autonomy and eager to learn. Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving processes and structures.

Qualifications
No specific formal qualifications required, but relevant industry experience and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset are essential.