Contract Manufacturing Manager — Strategic Sourcing / Contract Manufacturing

Meta; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta seeks a Contract Manufacturing Manager to lead relationships with CM/ODM partners for AR/VR hardware programs, coordinating across hardware engineering, operations, finance, legal and supply chain teams.

You will drive supplier RFP/RFQ, negotiate commercial terms, manage Opex/CapEx budgets, and implement supplier performance reviews while ensuring on-time ramps and sustained production across multiple time zones.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Master's degree or MBA preferred
• Experience in high-volume hardware supply chains and contract manufacturing
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and RFP/RFQ processes
• Willingness to travel 10–15% and work across time zones

Responsibilities

• Develop, sustain and grow partnerships with CM/ODM suppliers for product development
• Lead RFP/RFQ and supplier selection with engineering, operations, quality and supply chain teams
• Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, delivery, warranty and CapEx/NRE
• Manage Opex and CapEx budgets and report spend vs actual
• Lead cost optimization opportunities with partners and internal teams
• Develop supplier performance measurement and conduct business reviews
• Address escalations to improve short-term and long-term performance

Skills

Contract Manufacturing

Supplier relationship management

Cost optimization

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Asia supply base management

Budget management (Opex/CapEx)

Travel readiness

Leadership communication

Education

BS degree in engineering (supply chain / industrial / mechanical / electrical) or equivalent experience

Master's degree or MBA (Preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Cost modeling

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Meta is currently seeking a Contract Manufacturing Manager that will lead and be responsible for the business relationship with our CM/ODM partners to build our innovative AR/VR products. In this role, you will lead the cross-functional efforts to identify, engage and enable the right partner for our consumer hardware business. You will be responsible for developing the strategic relationship with our partners, including negotiating commercial agreements, costs, optimizing the collaboration between the teams and developing long term strategy to grow a robust partnership. You will work closely with Hardware engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain Strategy and other cross-functional teams to create an efficient and innovative supply chain to support successful builds, ramps, and sustaining operations.

Contract Manufacturing Manager — Strategic Sourcing / Contract Manufacturing Responsibilities:

• Develop, sustain and grow a meaningful relationship with our partners to ensure best support to our product and advanced technology development
• Lead new product RFP/RFQ and business award process, including establishing supplier selection criteria, evaluating suppliers, managing the supplier selection process, and driving final supplier selection in partnership with engineering, technical operations, quality and supplier chain teams
• Negotiate commercial agreements with best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty and service terms to meet both technical, operational and commercial requirements (including MVA, NRE & CapEx)
• Manage budget process for Opex and CapEx with cross-functional teams and various levels of management, reporting spend vs actual
• Lead and manage cost optimization opportunities with partner and internal cross-functional teams
• Develop and implement supplier performance measurement systems and conduct periodic supplier business reviews with the management and cross functional teams, and follow through with subsequent improvement action plans
• Manage escalations from the teams and address the concerns with the partner to drive short-term and long-term improvement actions

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive Supply Chain experience with primary focus on Contract Manufacturing in the high-volume hardware manufacturing
• 5+ years of experience managing Asia supply base
• Experience building Supplier Relationships
• Proven background in supplier/evaluation/selection, predictive cost models, contract negotiations and supply base management
• Experience communicating with all levels of management
• Experience operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience working in and managing high volume, consumer electronic product launches and delivery
• BS degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., supply chain, industrial, mechanical, or electrical engineering) or equivalent experience
• Willingness to travel (10-15% of time) and open to work with different time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related engineering discipline or MBA
• Broad experience in factory operations, quality, hardware and electrical engineering, product safety and compliance, logistics and trade compliance
• Experience navigating through ambiguity in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple work threads to maximize impact

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Absolutive Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$121,000/year to $177,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.