Sourcing Manager II- #26-26695

US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA

$50–$65 Per Hour
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14 days ago

Job Description

Duration:12 months

Job Description:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop, drive and execute to 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 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 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 client's 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 organization and 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
PMP certification would be a plus
Coordinate the CMM Ops team keeping us all on track for standard structure (i.e. Off-Site Action Follow-up, Supplier Briefs, Approval Outlook Dates, Upcoming Events, etc.)

Experience:

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
Progressive experience and thorough knowledge of supply chain, sourcing, and contract manufacturing management
Direct experience with Tier 1 manufacturers, 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

Skillsets:

Strong negotiation skills (master agreements, SOW, pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, service terms)
Ability to lead design and cost trade-off conversations during development
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

Additional Qualifications:

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

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Numbers & Facts

Location	Sunnyvale, CA
Salary	$50–$65 Per Hour

Skills

Capability Maturity Model (CMM)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Engineeringunmatched
Consumer Electronicsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Manufacturingunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cost Modelingunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Event Managementunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Hindi Languageunmatched
Inventory Costsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mandarin Chinese Languageunmatched
Manufacturing Designunmatched
Manufacturing Managementunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Mass Productionunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Costingunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Product Lifecycleunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Prototypingunmatched
Sales Prospectingunmatched
Scorecardingunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Statement of Work (SOW)unmatched
Supplier Optimizationunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Operationsunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched

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