Santa Clara, CA7 days ago
5+ years managing PCB and PCB material manufacturers, including direct engagement with Asia-based CMs Deep understanding of cost structures, low-loss PCB materials and manufacturing, value engineering, and cost optimization Experience with data center, consumer electronics, high-volume hardware, or advanced electromechanical system manufacturing Strong background in NPI, NTI, factory bring-up, and early supplier engagement Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements (MPA, MSA, SOW, pricing frameworks, warranty, service terms) Strong program management skills - owning cross-functional actions, driving timelines, and influencing stakeholders Experience building and managing supplier scorecards, performance metrics, and corrective action processes Demonstrated ability to lead cost reduction programs and develop robust should-cost analyses Ability to communicate clearly and influence at all levels-from engineers to executive leadership Comfortable operating in ambiguity, rapid-growth environments, and fast-paced hardware development cycles Strong cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, TPM, Quality, Operations, and Finance. Develop, drive cross-functional alignment, and execute sourcing and supply strategies to deliver company business objectives Own supplier selection, business awards, and ongoing commercial governance for supplier partners Lead cross-functional teams to assess supplier capabilities, footprint, cost structure, and performance to ensure alignment with product and volume roadmaps Develop and implement supplier scorecards, KPI dashboards, and quarterly business reviews Drive cost reduction programs through design-for-cost, value engineering, supply chain optimization, and competitive sourcing Monitor supplier financial health, capacity, material constraints, labor conditions, and cost drivers.