Strategic Sourcing Lead – Electronics & NPD/NPI | Equity

Unusual Machines; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Paid Holidays

Daily Catered Lunches

Job summary

Unusual Machines is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead direct materials and electronics components sourcing, with a focus on NPD/NPI alignment and supplier governance. You’ll partner across Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to drive cost savings, supplier readiness, and resilient supply chains.

The role requires 5+ years in electronics manufacturing sourcing, 2+ years managing a team, and hands-on experience with NetSuite and Arena PLM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline is required.
• Experience: minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing in electronics manufacturing; 2+ years leading a sourcing team.
• Experience supporting NPD/NPI programs and supplier onboarding/qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials, electronics components, PCBAs and contract manufacturing services.
• Support NPD and NPI activities from concept through production launch.
• Develop and maintain sourcing processes, supplier governance standards, and KPIs.
• Own supplier onboarding, vetting, qualification, onboarding, and AVL management.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, quality reviews, compliance evaluations, and capacity analyses.
• Coordinate supplier introductions, technical reviews, business reviews, and executive meetings.
• Manage NDA requests, MOUs, and supplier agreements.
• Support supplier negotiations on pricing, lead times, capacity, quality, and terms.
• Drive supplier performance improvements using scorecards and corrective actions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline

CPSM, CSCP, CIPS or equivalent certification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Arena PLM

Job description

Unusual Machines is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead direct materials and electronics components sourcing, with a focus on NPD/NPI alignment and supplier governance. You’ll partner across Procurement, Engineering, and Operations to drive cost savings, supplier readiness, and resilient supply chains.

The role requires 5+ years in electronics manufacturing sourcing, 2+ years managing a team, and hands-on experience with NetSuite and Arena PLM.