Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sensors
Core
Manage sourcing strategy and supplier relationships for sensor hardware (Radar and Cameras) to support the development and serial production of self-driving vehicle hardware.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Manager (Automotive Hardware)
Builds
Sensor hardware supply chain for robo-taxi vehicles
Domain
Autonomous vehicles / Automotive manufacturing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, global supply base management, vendor development, RFX events, contract negotiation, cost modeling, VA/VE, AIAG APQP, PPAP, Source to Pay process
Preferred skills
Autonomous vehicle industry experience, complex manufacturing, vision systems, reading engineering prints/CAD, Lean Manufacturing
Technologies
Radar, Cameras, CAD models
Responsibilities
Execute sourcing strategy for sensor hardware, manage strategic supplier relationships, align with technology roadmap, partner with Engineering/Program Management on milestones and quality, track BOM cost, act as trusted advisor on cost reduction, resolve commercial and supply chain issues
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC