Material Program Manager

The role operates in a fast-paced, Agile environment and plays a critical part in taking early-stage hardware development toward scalable execution. Key

Responsibilities Materials Program Ownership & Execution Own and manage materials programs enabling Wayve’s autonomous vehicle and hardware development in Japan Drive execution across procurement, receiving, storage, and shipping to meet aggressive program milestones Identify and manage dependencies and blockers across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth materials flow Materials Procurement & CTB Readiness Own materials procurement activities in coordination with sourcing and purchasing teams Drive and manage the CTB (Clear to Build) process with suppliers, contract manufacturers, workshop teams, and internal stakeholders Ensure clear visibility into procurement strategy, material availability, lead times, and build readiness Support supplier negotiations on pricing, availability, and scale readiness Supplier & Partner Management Work closely with Engineering to onboard, set up, and manage suppliers and partners within the Japanese market Own tracking of supplier progress, deliverables, and handoffs Build strong working relationships with suppliers across a broad range of industries Support escalation management and issue resolution, acting as the primary local point of contact Materials Receiving, Storage & Shipping Coordinate and oversee material receiving in Japan, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and proper documentation Manage secure storage of high-value, long-lead-time materials, including inventory tracking and access controls Coordinate outbound shipping of materials to workshops, vehicle upfitting locations, or other Wayve sites Work with local Japanese logistics and customs

requirements and internal teams to ensure compliant and timely shipments Engineering Collaboration & Design Support Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Product teams to embed strong engineering and manufacturing practices Support design-for-manufacturing and design-for-scale decisions Help guide early-stage designs toward scalable, cost-effective production solutions Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication Act as a central point of coordination across Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and external partners Drive alignment and decision-making across stakeholders with competing priorities Clearly communicate risks, tradeoffs, and decisions to both working-level teams and leadership Success Metrics On-time materials procurement and readiness aligned to program milestones Clear CTB visibility with reduced last-minute procurement escalations Accurate material receiving, storage, and inventory tracking Reliable and compliant outbound shipping execution Improved cost visibility and supplier execution Essential

Qualifications Experience bringing newly developed products to scale through supplier and partner relationships Strong project or program management experience with the ability to influence across teams Experience coordinating materials procurement, receiving, storage, and shipping Professional proficiency in English and Japanese (written and verbal) Knowledge of Japanese logistics, import/export regulations, and local business etiquette Ability to perform cost analysis and support negotiations Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Comfortable working in an Agile environment with aggressive timelines This is a full-time role based in our offices in either Tokyo or Yokohama. At Wayve we want the best of all worlds so we operate a hybrid working policy that combines time together in our offices and workshops to fuel innovation, culture, relationships and learning, and time spent working from home. We operate core working hours so you can determine the schedule that works best for you and your team. Wayve is committed to creating an inclusive interview experience. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to participate fully in our interview process, please let us know We understand that everyone has a unique set of skills and experiences and that not everyone will meet all of the

requirements listed above. If you’re passionate about self-driving cars and think you have what it takes to make a positive impact on the world, we encourage you to apply. For more information visit Careers at Wayve. To learn more about what drives us, visit Values at Wayve DISCLAIMER: We will not ask about marriage or pregnancy, care

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