Strategic Sourcing Lead – Camera, Depth & Optics (AR)

Meta; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Camera, Depth and Optics to own supplier relationships and end-to-end sourcing for AR smartglasses modules. You will lead RFQs, negotiate terms, and drive cost-down roadmaps with Engineering and Quality teams.

In this role, you will manage BOM and conversion costs, plan for ramp readiness, and de-risk supply challenges while coordinating with module integrators and EMS partners to meet quality and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or relevant field.
• 10+ years of sourcing or related experience in camera/depth modules, optics components, consumer electronics modules, or adjacent electromechanical supply chains.
• Experience in module integration management: supplier evaluation/selection, RFQ execution, cost modeling (BOM + conversion), contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Experience cross-functional with Engineering, Quality, Ops/Manufacturing, and Program Management.
• Material management and CTB (Clear to Build) proficiency.
• Ability to manage lead times, allocation risk, and build readiness.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity/category sourcing strategies for Camera, Depth, and Optics modules.
• Lead supplier selection criteria, evaluate alternatives, manage RFQs, and drive final supplier selection with Engineering, Quality, and Technical Operations.
• Drive end-to-end module commercial ownership: BOM cost, conversion cost, labor/overhead, yield, tooling/NRE, and cost-down roadmaps.
• Institute contingency plans to de-risk technical challenges and supply issues.
• Partner with CMs/ODMs/EMS and module integrators to resolve shortages, quality issues, or yield excursions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

RFQ management

Supplier performance management

Module integration management

Education

BS in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Meta is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Camera, Depth and Optics to own supplier relationships and end-to-end sourcing for AR smartglasses modules. You will lead RFQs, negotiate terms, and drive cost-down roadmaps with Engineering and Quality teams.

In this role, you will manage BOM and conversion costs, plan for ramp readiness, and de-risk supply challenges while coordinating with module integrators and EMS partners to meet quality and delivery targets.