Global Sourcing Leader: High-Impact Hardware Procurement

Applied Intuition Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, based in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Global Sourcing Manager to drive commodity strategies, negotiate contracts, and build strong supplier partnerships that meet cost, technical, and schedule needs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in strategic sourcing, 3+ years in contract manufacturing procurement, and a proven track record of cost optimization in fast-moving environments.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or global supply management.
• At least 3 years leading contract manufacturing procurement.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Strategic mindset with ability to cut through ambiguity.
• Excellent executive-level communication and negotiation skills.
• Thorough understanding of complex contract structures.
• Ability to prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own high-impact commodities from sourcing strategy through negotiation.
• Execute end-to-end RFx processes and negotiation.
• Identify and create best-in-class hardware partnerships with industry leaders.
• Build new relationships with supplier executive teams.
• Reduce cost and increase value.
• Manage internally and externally by influence.
• Lead process improvement projects to maximize efficiency and impact.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

RFx management

Supplier relationships

Cost optimization

Executive communication

Fast-paced environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, finance, business, or similar field

Tools

Slack

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

Applied Intuition, based in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Global Sourcing Manager to drive commodity strategies, negotiate contracts, and build strong supplier partnerships that meet cost, technical, and schedule needs.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in strategic sourcing, 3+ years in contract manufacturing procurement, and a proven track record of cost optimization in fast-moving environments.