Strategic Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities Develop and manage key contract manufacturing (CM) partner relationships, draft and negotiate commercial agreements to meet both technical, operational and commercial requirements, statements of work, pricing, development and manufacturing support, among other terms. Lead Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), including preparation, performance assessment, and action plan tracking. Monitor CM KPI and metrics, lead action plans with GRD to improve CM performance on a timely basis; influence CMs to challenge and inform internal assumptions to improve product cost, technical feasibility, and execute leveraged engagement models. Influence CM manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in beneficial and sustainable ways. Own end-to-end RFx execution, including package development, stakeholder alignment, supplier communication, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and award communication. Partner with GRD and Product teams to influence the product roadmap by sourcing each product with the most capable CM partner, considering factors such as time to market, total cost of ownership, technical depth, and quality. Improve global sourcing strategies, ensuring cross‑functional alignment, meeting financial goals, and establishing global scalability while mitigating geo‑political headwinds. Conduct strategic global market analysis and benchmarking of alternate CM, JDM, and ODM suppliers to ensure competitiveness and proper portfolio alignment of products, engineering capabilities, and end‑to‑end supply chain capability. Negotiate MVA/VAM, NRE, and CapEx to deliver best costs for Bose products. Comprehend the technical aspects of production and equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams throughout development builds, end‑to‑end cost evaluation, supplier engagements, and all other items associated with executing a successful launch. Responsible for lifecycle cost management, delivering quarterly product cost reductions by collaborating with Tier‑2, Manufacturing Operations, R&D, and negotiating with CM partners. Act as the primary escalation point for CM‑related issues—including delivery delays, capacity constraints, material shortages, and commercial disputes—to drive timely resolution. Create advanced analytics and data‑driven approaches to improve supplier performance, adopting feedback to improve sourcing exercises, cost management, and NPI development cycles. Continuously monitor and assess market trends and competition to inform sourcing strategy and maintain/enhance the company’s competitive advantage. Identify opportunities for competitive benchmarking, process improvements within the CM base, enhancements to manufacturing processes, and inventory optimization. Lead complex engagements on supplier partnerships and strategies with Bose senior leadership. Be able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities in parallel. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (MBA or MS preferred). Minimum 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of managing annual spends between $200M and $500M. In‑depth understanding of contract negotiation principles and best practices in supplier relationship management. Outstanding skills and proven track record of delivering results through cross‑functional collaboration and ensuring that corporate objectives are achieved. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and solve complex cross‑functional issues. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Experience in the consumer electronics or a similar industry is a plus. Ability to balance business and technical objectives in decision‑making. Travel internationally up to 20% of the time. Compensation & Benefits Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $107,400–$147,750. The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. 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