Sourcing Manager

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Payrate: $45.00 - $52.00/hr.
 
Summary:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop, drive and execute to the product category with Company. We are looking for individuals who desire to be on the ground floor of a breakthrough technology and help build a world class supply chain. This strategic sourcing manager will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Technical Program Management, Finance and Technical Operations during the product development cycle from prototype to mass production to ensure successful product launch. The person will lead sourcing activities related to new technologies and innovative manufacturing processes to realize design intent while optimizing quality versus cost, driving sustainability and championing continuous improvement throughout the lifecycle of products.
 
Responsibilities:

• Drive early supplier engagement in New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs
• Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate suppliers, manage the supplier selection process, and drive final supplier selection in partnership with hardware engineering, manufacturing design engineering, and supplier quality team
• Negotiate master agreements and SOW with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty and service terms
• Lead design and cost trade-off conversation during development stages to influence production design and manufacturing processes for the best decision of the product
• Develop and implement supplier performance measurement system and conduct periodic supplier business reviews with the management and cross functional team
• Influence the direction of suppliers' business investments and roadmaps to align with Company's strategic goals for mechanical technology development
• Lead total cost reduction program to achieve the lowest possible total cost which covers product cost, transportation cost, inventory cost and cost of quality
• Utilizes should-cost models to inform negotiation strategies, identify cost reduction opportunities, and optimize supplier pricing
• Collaborate with cross functional teams within company and supply base to drive product and process improvements
• Builds relationships with peers and stakeholders on organization-wide initiatives, obtaining alignment on objectives and articulating strategy, with a focus on driving growth and innovation in mechanical categories
• Proactively identifies new opportunities outside of their functional area and leads cross-functional organizational initiatives to drive innovation and growth in mechanical categories
• Manage supplier scorecards and SOW contracts
• PMP certification would be a plus
• Coordinate the CMM Ops team keeping us all on track for standard structure (i.e. Off-Site Action Follow-up, Supplier Briefs, Approval Outlook Dates, Upcoming Events, etc.)

 
Must-Have Skills:

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, or contract manufacturing management
• 3+ years of direct experience with contract manufacturing, including managing Asia-based suppliers* Progressive experience and thorough knowledge of supply chain, sourcing, and contract manufacturing management
• Direct experience with Tier 1 manufacturers, including managing Asia-based suppliers
• Experience with consumer electronics, innovative manufacturing processes and mechanical technology development
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs
• Strong negotiation skills (master agreements, SOW, pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, service terms)
• Ability to lead design and cost trade-off conversations during development
• Experience developing and implementing supplier performance measurement systems
• Experience with supplier selection, evaluation, and management
• Experience with cost reduction programs and should-cost modeling
• Experience managing supplier scorecards and SOW contracts
• Strong program management skills (coordinating teams, tracking actions, managing events and approvals)
• Experience operating in dynamic, high-volume, consumer electronics or similar environments
• Strong leadership and cross-functional teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of management
• Experience collaborating with hardware engineering, technical program management, finance, and technical operations
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize multiple work streams

 
Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Fluent in Mandarin
• Experience working with supply chains in India, fluent in Hindi or other Indian languages
• PMP certification

 
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $45.00 - $52.00 /hr. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law. 

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