Manufacturing Commercial Manager/Sourcing Manager II

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Manufacturing Commercial Manager/SourcingManager II
LOCATION: Sunnyvale, CA (preferred); open to Redmond, WA
DURATION: 12 Months
PAY RANGE: $51 - $61/hr.

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

• 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
• 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

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

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

COMPANY:
Our client is a Fortune 500 multinational technology company headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing, driving, and executing within the product category. We are seeking individuals who desire to be at the forefront of breakthrough technology and contribute to building a world-class supply chain. This strategic sourcing manager will collaborate closely with Hardware Engineering, Technical Program Management, Finance, and Technical Operations throughout the product development cycle, from prototype to mass production, to ensure successful product launch. The individual will lead sourcing activities related to new technologies and innovative manufacturing processes to achieve design intent while optimizing quality versus cost, promoting sustainability, and championing continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

CM OPS MANAGER 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 the supplier quality team.
• Negotiate master agreements and Statements of Work (SOW) with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
• Lead design and cost trade-off discussions during development stages to influence production design and manufacturing processes for optimal product decisions.
• Develop and implement a supplier performance measurement system and conduct periodic supplier business reviews with management and the cross-functional team.
• Influence the direction of suppliers' business investments and roadmaps to align with strategic goals for mechanical technology development.
• Lead total cost reduction programs to achieve the lowest possible total cost, encompassing product cost, transportation cost, inventory cost, and cost of quality.
• Utilize should-cost models to inform negotiation strategies, identify cost reduction opportunities, and optimize supplier pricing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the company and the supply base to drive product and process improvements.
• Build 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 identify new opportunities outside of their functional area and lead cross-functional organizational initiatives to drive innovation and growth in mechanical categories.
• Manage supplier scorecards and SOW contracts.

PROGRAM MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• PMP certification.
• Coordinate the CMM Ops team, ensuring adherence to standard structure (e.g., Off-Site
  Action Follow-up, Supplier Briefs, Approval Outlook Dates, Upcoming Events).

KEY PROJECTS:

• 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 the supplier quality team.
• Negotiate master agreements and Statements of Work (SOW) with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
• Lead design and cost trade-off discussions during development stages to influence production design and manufacturing processes for optimal product decisions.
• Develop and implement a supplier performance measurement system and conduct periodic supplier business reviews with management and the cross-functional team.
• Influence the direction of suppliers' business investments and roadmaps to align with strategic goals for mechanical technology development.
• Lead total cost reduction programs to achieve the lowest possible total cost, encompassing product cost, transportation cost, inventory cost, and cost of quality.
• Utilize should-cost models to inform negotiation strategies, identify cost reduction opportunities, and optimize supplier pricing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the company and the supply base to drive product and process improvements.
• Build 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 identify new opportunities outside of their functional area and lead cross-functional organizational initiatives to drive innovation and growth in mechanical categories.
• Manage supplier scorecards and SOW contracts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• Strong leadership, program management, and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of management.
• Experience operating in dynamic, high-volume, consumer electronics, or similar environments.
• PMP certification.
• Experience navigating ambiguity and prioritizing multiple workstreams.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

BENEFITS SUMMARY : Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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