Camera Hardware Sourcing Lead — Hybrid in Seattle

NRG Energy; Washington; Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy seeks a Camera Hardware Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier sourcing, contracts and roadmaps for its smart home program. You will drive supplier selection with Product Management, Engineering and Quality, ensuring on-time, quality parts and favorable terms.

Responsibilities include risk mitigation, cross-functional coordination, and developing strategic supplier relationships at the executive level. In-office Seattle hybrid schedule; base salary range disclosed in description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years' experience in high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environment.
• 5-7 years direct experience in supplier / supply chain management.
• Experience managing cross functional teams in a consumer electronics product company.
• Familiarity with world-class sourcing methods and tools.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own supplier/commodity/category sourcing strategies to meet technical and business requirements.
• Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate alternatives, manage RFQ process and drive final supplier selection in partnership with Product Management and Engineering.
• Negotiate agreements to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, delivery, and terms.
• Formulate contingency plans to de-risk long lead times, single source risks, and supply issues.
• Own ramp plan, production plan and forecast, tooling qualification schedule and tooling life for designated suppliers.
• Influence supplier technology roadmaps and align with Vivint's system architecture and commercial needs.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost modeling

Negotiation skills

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience

Master's degree

Tools

World-class sourcing tools

RFQ/negotiation process

Job description

NRG Energy seeks a Camera Hardware Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier sourcing, contracts and roadmaps for its smart home program. You will drive supplier selection with Product Management, Engineering and Quality, ensuring on-time, quality parts and favorable terms.

Responsibilities include risk mitigation, cross-functional coordination, and developing strategic supplier relationships at the executive level. In-office Seattle hybrid schedule; base salary range disclosed in description.