Senior Strategic Sourcing Project Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution for custom hardware components supporting new product introduction and lifecycle programs.
Role type
Senior Strategic Sourcing Project Manager (Hardware)
Builds
Custom hardware components including mechanical parts, display modules, printed circuit boards, cables, connectors, and electromechanical assemblies
Domain
Fintech payments hardware supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier selection and qualification, commercial negotiations, contract development, project management, should-cost analysis, value engineering, risk tracking, supplier performance management
Preferred skills
global supplier base management, liquid crystal display (LCD) and thin-film-transistor (TFT) module sourcing, printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication and assembly, high-reliability cable assembly sourcing
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution for custom hardware components; Drive request for proposal and request for quotation processes, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and contract development; Partner with Engineering to influence supplier selection, manufacturability, and design-for-excellence decisions; Own sourcing workstreams for new product introduction and sustaining programs; Coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support supplier qualification and production ramp; Develop category strategies that support dual sourcing, long-term supplier roadmaps, and value analysis; Lead supplier business reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement efforts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC