Hardware Strategic Sourcing Manager

Vivint is looking for a Hardware Strategic Sourcing Manager to be responsible for managing supplier costs, contracts, relationships, and roadmaps. The position will also play a lead role in representing the Supply Chain Organization in the new product introduction (NPI) process. In this role, the individual will lead supplier sourcing and selection activities and be responsible for managing the supplier relationship. It will be critical for the individual to develop close collaboration with Hardware Engineering, Program Management, Technical Operations, and other cross- functional teams. During the product development process, you are responsible for ensuring the suppliers are prepared to support the delivery of key parts on-time at specified quality, and yield parameters and are prepared to meet the ramp quantities. It is the Sourcing Manager's primary objective to ensure suppliers meet or exceed commercial and technical requirements throughout the life cycle of the product(s). For assigned suppliers and programs this role is expected to: 30 Have strong organization and communication skills 30 Standardize effective/efficient/repeatable supply chain processes 30 Develop and own supplier/commodity/category sourcing strategies, ensuring that suppliers are capable of meeting Vivint's current and future technical and business requirements 30 Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate alternative suppliers, manage the RFQ process, and drive final supplier selection in partnership with Product Management, Engineering, Quality, and other cross-functional partners 30 Properly prepare for and negotiate various agreements as needed with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms 30 Formulate contingency plans to de-risk technical challenges, long lead time, single source, and any supply issue 30 Institute programs to optimize schedule flexibility while minimizing excess inventory exposure  Work with CM partners to resolve any part shortages or quality problems which affects production schedules 30 Own, manage, and approve the ramp plan, ongoing production plan and forecast, tooling qualification schedule and tooling life for all designated suppliers 30 Influence supplier technology roadmaps and create internal disruptive value-add to ensure Vivint's system architecture and commercial requirements are met 30 Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships at the executive level 30 Provide interdepartmental program updates on cost, schedule, design, supplier issues, quality, risk, etc. 30 Manage regular business reviews of strategic sourcing plan that define product roadmaps, supplier capabilities and annual / quarterly strategic business objectives 30 Maintain personal knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 30 Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent work experience. 30 5-7 years' experience in high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environment. 30 5-7 years direct experience in supplier / supply chain management 30 Supply chain experience managing cross functional teams in a consumer electronics product company. 30 Familiarity with world-class sourcing methods and tools. 30 Ability to solve problems and coordinate with cross-functional teams. 30 Ability to be innovative in issues related to strategic sourcing, vendor relations, quality assurance and the associated measurement systems. 30 Strong analytical skills (i.e. cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 30 Master's degree. 30 Excellent written and verbal communications skills. 30 Fluent in English; Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Thai are a plus. Job Functions: Position requires in-office presence in Seattle, WA on a hybrid schedule for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with a work from home day on Friday. The position will start remote and then will move into the hybrid schedule. The base salary range for this position is: $130,000- $180,000* *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.