Senior Global Supply Manager - Electronics

Matician; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Matician is seeking a highly motivated Global Sourcing Manager in Mountain View, California, to develop strategies for sourcing electronics commodities. Candidates should have at least 5 years of sourcing experience, particularly in electronics and contract manufacturing.

The role involves supplier management, contract negotiations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Matician values motivated individuals eager to learn and make a significant impact in the field of home robotics.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in global sourcing, focusing on electronics commodities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for electronics commodities.
• Manage procurement process including supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Monitor market trends and make strategic sourcing decisions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BS in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About us

We’re a Series A company building intelligent, endearing robots for consumer use at home. The home autonomy space has been dramatically overlooked when it comes to robotics. While the last decade has seen an influx of companies promising self-driving cars and intelligent humanoids, none are delivering these solutions reliably or affordably. Meanwhile, regular people are still stuck spending dozens of hours per week on repetitive household chores.

About the role

We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced Global Sourcing Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing electronics commodities, including but not limited to ICs, PCBAs, EMS/Contract manufacturing, Electronics, Cameras, SoC, and system sub-assemblies, for our organization globally. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of commodity sourcing in an electronics manufacturing industry and have excellent communication and negotiation skills.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for electronics commodities (SoC, memory, MOSFETs, Diodes, resistors, capacitors, power management ICs, PCBAs etc) in alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and optimize the procurement process of multiple commodities, including supplier selection, contracting, and price negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct supplier assessments and audits to evaluate supplier capabilities, quality systems, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure sourcing decisions align with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments, leveraging this information to make strategic sourcing decisions.
• Work closely with supply chain partners to develop and implement inventory strategies that optimize cost and minimize risk.
• Develop and execute capacity ramp plans to support organizational growth and demand forecasts.
• Utilize a should-cost framework to ensure that purchased electronic commodities are obtained at the lowest possible total cost, while still meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Implement dual sourcing strategies for critical components to reduce supply chain risks and improve supply chain resiliency.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, including terms and conditions, pricing, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality, and cost, and develop corrective action plans as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement value engineering opportunities to reduce the cost of mechanical commodities while maintaining or improving quality.
• Collaborate with contract manufacturing/EMS partners to ensure the successful ramp-up of production. Provide process validation, and resolve any manufacturing issues that may arise during the transition.
• Provide regular reports to senior leadership on sourcing performance, supplier performance, market trends, and other key metrics.

What we look for

• BS in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in global sourcing, with a focus on electronics commodities, including cameras and contract manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement sourcing strategies that drive cost savings and improve supplier performance.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence decision-making.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We’d love to hear from you if...

• You are a highly motivated individual with a passion for global sourcing.
• You genuinely like to help those around you.
• You are passionate about learning outside of your normal comfort zones.
• You love diagnosing complex technical issues.
• You are excited to do great work.
• You are looking for a opportunity to make a significant impact.

If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about this opportunity at Matic! Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re eager to meet people who are keen to learn and are passionate about what Matic is building. We want to hear how you can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just the above boxes.