(Senior) Sourcing Manager

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun social and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion encouraging kids and adults to move more play more and have fun together. Nex Playground the companys award-winning active play system is purpose-built to get families moving year-round with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE COPPA compliant and built to support healthy active play for all ages and abilities.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50 experiences including motion and dance games fitness and educational experiences and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro Sesame Workshop and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies TIMEs Best Inventions and Parents Best Entertainment System for Families and has earned Red Dot IDEA and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have FunandIs Motion Gaming Back as they offer a deeper look into our culture values and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

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Location: Hong Kong
Reports to: Director Manufacturing and Sourcing

The Role

At Nex we move fast. This role upstream sourcing strategy and executionforcritical ICs/memory(e.g. SoC camera modules memory). Partner with principals to secure design/development support allocation pricing andNex-preferred contracts. Ensure cost competitiveness supply continuity and resilience as we scale Playground hardware Nex we move fast. This role upstream sourcing strategy and executionforcritical ICs/memory(e.g. SoC camera modules memory). Partner with principals to secure design/development support allocation pricing andNex-preferred contracts. Ensure cost competitiveness supply continuity and resilience as we scale Playground hardware globally.

What Youll Do

• Upstream Partnerships Pricing & Forecasting
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships for assigned commodities.
  • Drive pricing strategy negotiations andlocked-in commercial terms(cost models should-cost allocation guarantees).
  • Establish forecasting cadence with internal stakeholders and suppliers; translate demand signals into supply plans.
  • Drive alignment on lead times MOQs allocation strategy and upside planning.
• Supply Resilience & AVL Management
  • Build and maintain an Approved Vendor List (AVL) for critical components.
  • Plan and execute dual-sourcing / second-source qualification including risk assessments and readiness gates.
  • Identify critical point-of-failure risks and implement mitigation plans (supply capacity geopolitical and quality risks).
• Core Component Strategy (SoC/Camera/Memory)
  • Shape commodity strategy and supplier selection recommendations for core technologies (e.g. SoC camera memory).
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality on supplier capability assessment qualification planning and change control.
  • Track roadmaps and ensure sourcing decisions support product performance cost and schedule.
• Allocation & Execution
  • Securepriority allocationduring shortages; manage lead times and supply ramps.
  • Track supplier KPIs (OTD yield quality); drive continuous cost/efficiency improvements.

What You Bring

• Bachelors in Supply Chain Engineering or Business (Masters preferred).
• 710 yearssourcing/supplier management inconsumer electronics/hardware;IC/memory/SoC experience essential.
• Proven commercial negotiation cost analysis andmulti-sourcingtrack record.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering/operations in fast-paced settings.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Nex is located inSan Jose California USAandHongKong. Learn more about us at encourage applications even if you dont meet more than 50% of the requirements we believe that experience comes in many forms!

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We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.