Core Engineering - Sourcing Manager II

Core Engineering - Sourcing Manager II

Location: Sunnyvale, California (On-site)

COMPENSATION: $41 - $51 HOURLY

Role Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop, drive, and execute product category strategies within our advanced technology division. This professional 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 launches. The position involves leading 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 product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive early supplier engagement in New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs.

• Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate suppliers, manage the selection process, and drive final supplier selection in partnership with engineering and quality teams.

• Negotiate master agreements and Statements of Work (SOW) with suppliers to establish optimal pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.

• Lead design and cost trade-off conversations during development stages to influence production design and manufacturing processes.

• Develop and implement supplier performance measurement systems and conduct periodic supplier business reviews.

• Influence the direction of suppliers' business investments and roadmaps to align with strategic goals for mechanical technology development.

• Lead total cost reduction programs covering product cost, transportation, inventory, and quality.

• Utilize should-cost models to inform negotiation strategies, identify cost reduction opportunities, and optimize supplier pricing.

• Coordinate the operations team to maintain standard structures, action follow-ups, and milestone approvals.

• Manage supplier scorecards and SOW contracts.

• Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, or contract manufacturing management, with at least 3 years of direct experience working with Tier 1 manufacturers and managing international supplier relationships.

Skills

• Proven expertise in mechanical technology development, consumer electronics, and innovative manufacturing processes. Strong negotiation skills covering master agreements and SOWs, and proficiency in should-cost modeling and supplier performance measurement systems.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Multilingual capabilities, particularly fluency in Mandarin, Hindi, or other languages relevant to global supply chains.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize multiple work streams in high-volume, dynamic environments.

• Company Description

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP and a 401K program with company match after 12 months. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on various bases.

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