Strategic Sourcing Lead - Thermostat Hardware

Vivint; Lehi (UT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivint is seeking a Thermostat Hardware Strategic Sourcing Manager in Lehi, UT on a hybrid schedule. You will lead supplier selection, manage costs, and drive NPI readiness across hardware engineering and operations to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

You will establish supplier strategies, negotiate agreements, and build cross-functional partnerships to support Vivint's smart home products and scalable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5-7 years' experience in high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environment.
• 5-7 years direct experience in supplier / supply chain management.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in a consumer electronics product company.
• Familiarity with world-class sourcing methods and tools.
• Strong analytical skills (cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Thai are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Have strong organization and communication skills.
• Standardize effective/efficient/repeatable supply chain processes.
• Develop and own supplier/commodity/category sourcing strategies.
• Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate alternatives, manage RFQ.
• Prepare for and negotiate various agreements with suppliers.
• Formulate contingency plans to de-risk technical challenges and lead times.
• Institute programs to optimize schedule flexibility and minimize excess inventory.
• Own ramp plan, production plan and forecast for designated suppliers.
• Influence supplier technology roadmaps to meet Vivint's requirements.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships at executive level.
• Provide interdepartmental program updates on cost, schedule, risk, quality.
• Manage regular business reviews of strategic sourcing plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Fluent English

Language skills (Mandarin/ Vietnamese/

Education

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

Master's degree

Job description

Vivint is seeking a Thermostat Hardware Strategic Sourcing Manager in Lehi, UT on a hybrid schedule. You will lead supplier selection, manage costs, and drive NPI readiness across hardware engineering and operations to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

You will establish supplier strategies, negotiate agreements, and build cross-functional partnerships to support Vivint's smart home products and scalable manufacturing.