Purchasing Manager ESG

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys products are sold at key retailers online and offline and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja were building an AI-native culture. Were not waiting for the future; were creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly adopt new tools and continuously raise whats possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasnt been invented yet youll fit right in.

The Role

SharkNinja is evolving its supply chain to meet ambitious right to repair standards around the world. We arent looking for a theorist; we need a high-octane strategic sourcing professional in Shenzhen to be the boots on the ground catalyst within our global cross-functional team (ESG Supply Chain Engineering Quality Finance).

This is not a theoretical role. You are the bridge between Design for Sustainability and Execution for Profitability in our most critical manufacturing hub. You will provide the field intelligence necessary to design viable replenishment models and own the end-to-end sourcing implementation in Asia ensuring our repairability programs are scalable compliant and cost-effective.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operating Model design & Field intelligence

• Regional Lead: Act as the primary Asia Supply Chain representative on the Global Repairability Task Force. Translate high-level ESG goals into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Supply Chain Architecture: Provide reality checks for replenishment models (e.g. Make-to-Stock vs. Make-to-Order traditional vs. additive manufacturing) based on regional Tier-1 and Tier-2 constraints.
• Cost & Logistics Modeling: Conduct Total Landed Cost analysis factoring in export licenses tariff engineering and international trade hurdles to ensure financial viability.
• Lifecycle Insights: Define operational guardrails for spare parts including Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) shelf-life management and end-of-life (EOL) component availability.

1. Sourcing Implementation & Supplier Management

• Replenishment Path Design: Architect the sourcing logic for repair parts from the ground up. You will determine the optimal route (OEM Tier 2 or aftermarket specialists) balancing high-mix low-volume agility with minimal lead times IP security and supply continuity.
• Pilot-to-Scale Execution: Lead the initial sourcing phase for Shark and Ninja pilot programs documenting a playbook for global expansion across the US and European markets.
• Inventory Optimization: Partner with global planning teams to implement the Asian leg of the replenishment process balancing maximum coverage with minimal obsolescence waste.

Qualifications & Competencies

Experience

• Industry Tenure: 8 years in Strategic Sourcing Global Supply Chain or Operations specifically within Consumer Electronics or Small Domestic Appliances.
• Aftermarket Expertise: Proven track record in managing spare parts or aftermarket sourcing programs for a global brand.
• Regional Knowledge: Deep expertise in the China supplier landscape; experience in South East Asia (SEA) expansion is highly preferred.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Financial modeling: Advanced ability to model scenarios to drive data-led decision-making e.g. Make vs. Buy landed costs inventory coverage
• Trade expertise: Solid understanding of international trade dynamics including HS code classification tariff mitigation and export restrictions.
• Manufacturing IQ: Familiarity with manufacturing processes to understand how they impact repairability targets and component-level sourcing.

Soft Skills: Driving Results in a Matrix

• Navigating Ambiguity: Comfortable structuring solutions from a white page and adapting when leadership doesnt have all the answers.
• Matrix influence: Exceptional ability to communicate complex Chinese manufacturing constraints to Western-centric teams (Engineering Finance ESG).
• Proactive Ownership: Demonstrated resilience in driving cross-functional team members who may have competing priorities. You must be comfortable overstepping and asserting leadership to ensure projects stays on schedule.
• Language: Fluency in English is mandatory for global collaboration; Mandarin is a significant advantage for negotiations or technical discussion with suppliers.
• Operational flexibility: Ability to balance evening US calls with frequent boots on the ground travel (40%) across China and SEA factory sites.

Why This Role

At SharkNinja you wont be a cog in a machine. You will be the solution-oriented problem solver for one of our most complex supply chain projects. You will have the autonomy to build a scalable sourcing framework from the ground up directly influencing SharkNinjas global sustainability roadmap.