Sourcing Manager, Contract Manufacturing
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for hardware products, optimizing cost, quality, and supply continuity for global manufacturing operations.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (contract manufacturing)
Builds
Hardware products for industrial AI applications
Domain
Industrial AI / Hardware Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
strategic sourcing, contract manufacturing management, global supplier relationship management, NPI execution, mass production oversight, supplier performance management, cost modeling, TCO analysis, supply chain risk mitigation, ERP/MRP planning
Preferred skills
electronics manufacturing knowledge (SMT, mechanical assemblies), global sourcing strategy development, commercial negotiation, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
ERP systems, MRP planning tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies; lead supplier selection and contract negotiations; manage contract manufacturing partners for capacity and NPI execution; own supplier forecasting and purchasing activities; drive supplier performance through scorecards and business reviews; partner with engineering and product teams to align sourcing with roadmaps; develop project budgets and TCO models; identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
