Core Engineering - Sourcing Manager II

Location: Onsite - Sunnyvale/Redmond, WA

 Salary Range: $80- $85/hr.

Introduction

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop, drive, and execute the product category with Reality Lab. 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 role 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 role involves leading 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 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
• 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)
• 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
• Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

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

Day-to-Day 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 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 the company and supply base to drive product and process improvements
• Build 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 identify new opportunities outside of their functional area and lead cross-functional organizational initiatives to drive innovation and growth in mechanical categories
• Manage supplier scorecards and SOW contracts

Company Benefits & Culture

• Innovative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.
You can share your resumes on satyam.singh@artech.com