Aditi Consulting
Base pay range: $46.00/hr - $51.00/hr.
Payrate: $46.00 - $51.00/hr.
Summary: The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop, drive and execute to the product category. We are looking for individuals who desire to be on the ground floor of a breakthrough technology and help build a world class supply chain. This strategic sourcing manager will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Technical Program Management, Finance and Technical Operations during the product development cycle from prototype to mass production to ensure successful product launch. The person will lead sourcing activities related to new technologies and innovative manufacturing processes to realize design intent while optimizing quality versus cost, driving sustainability and championing continuous improvement throughout the lifecycle of products.
Responsibilities
Drive early supplier engagement in New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs
Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate suppliers, manage the supplier selection process, and drive final supplier selection in partnership with hardware engineering, manufacturing design engineering, and supplier quality team
Negotiate master agreements and SOW with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty and service terms
Lead design and cost trade-off conversation during development stages to influence production design and manufacturing processes for the best decision of the product
Develop and implement supplier performance measurement system and conduct periodic supplier business reviews with the management and cross functional team
Influence the direction of suppliers' business investments and roadmaps to align with Company's strategic goals for mechanical technology development
Lead total cost reduction program to achieve the lowest possible total cost which covers product cost, transportation cost, inventory cost and cost of quality
Utilizes should-cost models to inform negotiation strategies, identify cost reduction opportunities, and optimize supplier pricing
Collaborate with cross functional teams within Company and supply base to drive product and process improvements
Builds relationships with peers and stakeholders on organization-wide initiatives, obtaining alignment on objectives and articulating strategy, with a focus on driving growth and innovation in mechanical categories
Proactively identifies new opportunities outside of their functional area and leads cross-functional organizational initiatives to drive innovation and growth in mechanical categories
Manage supplier scorecards and SOW contracts
Must-Have Skills
3-5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, or contract manufacturing management
3+ years of direct experience with contract manufacturing, including managing Asia-based suppliers
Direct experience with Tier 1 manufacturers, including managing Asia-based suppliers
Experience with consumer electronics, innovative manufacturing processes and mechanical technology development
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs
Strong negotiation skills (master agreements, SOW, pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, service terms)
Ability to lead design and cost trade-off conversations during development
Experience developing and implementing supplier performance measurement systems
Experience with supplier selection, evaluation, and management
Experience with cost reduction programs and should-cost modeling
Experience managing supplier scorecards and SOW contracts
Strong program management skills (coordinating teams, tracking actions, managing events and approvals)
Experience operating in dynamic, high-volume, consumer electronics or similar environments
Strong leadership and cross-functional teamwork skills
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of management
Experience collaborating with hardware engineering, technical program management, finance, and technical operations
Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize multiple work streams
Nice-to-Have Skills
Fluent in Mandarin
Experience working with supply chains in India, fluent in Hindi or other Indian languages
PMP certification
Pay Transparency The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is:
$46.00 - $51.00/hr.
Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Payrate: $46.00 - $51.00/hr.
Summary: The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop, drive and execute to the product category. We are looking for individuals who desire to be on the ground floor of a breakthrough technology and help build a world class supply chain. This strategic sourcing manager will work closely with Hardware Engineering, Technical Program Management, Finance and Technical Operations during the product development cycle from prototype to mass production to ensure successful product launch. The person will lead sourcing activities related to new technologies and innovative manufacturing processes to realize design intent while optimizing quality versus cost, driving sustainability and championing continuous improvement throughout the lifecycle of products.
Responsibilities
Drive early supplier engagement in New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs
Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate suppliers, manage the supplier selection process, and drive final supplier selection in partnership with hardware engineering, manufacturing design engineering, and supplier quality team
Negotiate master agreements and SOW with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty and service terms
Lead design and cost trade-off conversation during development stages to influence production design and manufacturing processes for the best decision of the product
Develop and implement supplier performance measurement system and conduct periodic supplier business reviews with the management and cross functional team
Influence the direction of suppliers' business investments and roadmaps to align with Company's strategic goals for mechanical technology development
Lead total cost reduction program to achieve the lowest possible total cost which covers product cost, transportation cost, inventory cost and cost of quality
Utilizes should-cost models to inform negotiation strategies, identify cost reduction opportunities, and optimize supplier pricing
Collaborate with cross functional teams within Company and supply base to drive product and process improvements
Builds relationships with peers and stakeholders on organization-wide initiatives, obtaining alignment on objectives and articulating strategy, with a focus on driving growth and innovation in mechanical categories
Proactively identifies new opportunities outside of their functional area and leads cross-functional organizational initiatives to drive innovation and growth in mechanical categories
Manage supplier scorecards and SOW contracts
Must-Have Skills
3-5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, or contract manufacturing management
3+ years of direct experience with contract manufacturing, including managing Asia-based suppliers
Direct experience with Tier 1 manufacturers, including managing Asia-based suppliers
Experience with consumer electronics, innovative manufacturing processes and mechanical technology development
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs
Strong negotiation skills (master agreements, SOW, pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, service terms)
Ability to lead design and cost trade-off conversations during development
Experience developing and implementing supplier performance measurement systems
Experience with supplier selection, evaluation, and management
Experience with cost reduction programs and should-cost modeling
Experience managing supplier scorecards and SOW contracts
Strong program management skills (coordinating teams, tracking actions, managing events and approvals)
Experience operating in dynamic, high-volume, consumer electronics or similar environments
Strong leadership and cross-functional teamwork skills
Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of management
Experience collaborating with hardware engineering, technical program management, finance, and technical operations
Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize multiple work streams
Nice-to-Have Skills
Fluent in Mandarin
Experience working with supply chains in India, fluent in Hindi or other Indian languages
PMP certification
Pay Transparency The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is:
$46.00 - $51.00/hr.
Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience and the benefits package you select. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 10 paid days off, 401(k) plan participation, commuter benefits and life and disability insurance.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Contract
Job Function Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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