Strategic Sourcing Manager
Strategic Sourcing Manager
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19-09-2025
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19-09-2025
Job Description
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 a 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 the 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 a 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 the strategic goals for mechanical technology development.
- Lead the 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 and the 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Candidates must possess a valid PMP certification.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate the CMM Operations team to ensure compliance with standard procedures including Off-Site Action Follow-up Supplier Briefings Approval Outlook Dates and upcoming events.
- A minimum of three to five years of progressive experience in supply chain management sourcing or contract manufacturing.
- Extensive experience exceeding three years in managing contract manufacturing operations with a particular focus on Asia-based suppliers.
- Strong leadership qualities complemented by excellent program management and cross-functional teamwork skills.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Experience working in dynamic high-volume environments within the consumer electronics sector or similar industries.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity while effectively prioritizing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced setting.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity equality inclusion and respect for people.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to location relevant education qualifications experience technical skills and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OP technical discussions peer reviews etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us:
At OP we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company we offer advisory and managed services innovative platforms and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI cyber security enterprise architecture and beyond. For nearly two decades weve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry serving up fresh ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.
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