Manager, Sourcing & Supplier Excellence
Core
Lead global sourcing strategy and supplier management for contract manufacturing and direct material categories to ensure world-class performance and cost efficiency in gaming product supply chains.
Role type
Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Builds
Contract manufacturing supply chain for gaming hardware and electronic game machines
Domain
Gaming hardware / Electronics manufacturing / Contract Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, Contract manufacturer management, Commercial negotiation, Should-cost modeling, Total cost of ownership analysis, Cost reduction initiatives, Supply continuity planning, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, Supply chain certifications (CPSM, CPM, CSCP, APICS, PMP), Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Global sourcing (North America/Asia), Managing $100M+ annual spend
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead global sourcing strategy development and execution, Own commercial relationships with strategic Contract Manufacturers, Negotiate supply agreements and pricing, Develop should-cost models and total cost of ownership analysis, Lead annual cost reduction and efficiency initiatives, Drive supply continuity and risk mitigation strategies, Provide leadership and mentoring to sourcing professionals
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
