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Director of Strategic Sourcing for Contract Manufacturers

United States, Sunnyvale 200000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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Job Description

The Director of Strategic Sourcing for Contract Manufacturers is responsible for leading the development and execution of global sourcing strategies for outsourced manufacturing services. This role drives cost optimization, supplier performance, and risk management across the contract manufacturing supply base, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational excellence.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for contract manufacturers, including EMS providers, to support business growth and cost objectives
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key contract manufacturers
  • lead negotiations for contracts, pricing, and service level agreements
  • Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives through should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and continuous improvement programs
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
  • ensure compliance with quality, ethical, and regulatory standards across all contract manufacturers
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams to align sourcing strategies with product development, production, and business goals
  • Monitor industry trends, technological advancements, and geopolitical factors impacting contract manufacturing
  • provide strategic recommendations to leadership
  • Establish and track KPIs for supplier performance, cost savings, and supply chain efficiency
  • report progress to executive leadership

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
  • 10+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
  • At least 5 years in contract manufacturing or EMS
  • Deep understanding of contract manufacturing processes, global supply chain dynamics, and electronics industry trends
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing global suppliers, and driving significant cost savings
  • Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), spend analytics, and advanced Excel

What we offer

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Job stability with startup vitality
  • Simple, non-corporate work culture that respects individual beliefs

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