Sourcing Manager – Mechanicals
NextHop Systems
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Santa Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Lead sourcing strategy and commercial negotiations for mechanical components.
- Own relationships with Tier 1 manufacturers.
- Drive cost competitiveness and negotiate manufacturing agreements.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations for NPI execution.
- Monitor supplier performance and health.
- Support escalation for yield, capacity, and delivery issues.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, sourcing, commercial management, or contract manufacturing.
- 5+ years managing Tier 1 sheet metal and mechanical component manufacturers.
- Deep understanding of cost structures and BoM fundamentals.
- Strong background in NPI, NTI, factory bring-up, and early supplier engagement.
- Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements.
- Strong program management skills.
- Experience building and managing supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development
- Collaboration with top-tier engineers
- Flexibility to work on mission-critical projects
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sourcing strategycommercial negotiationscost competitivenessmanufacturing agreementsNPI executionsupplier performance monitoringyield managementcapacity managementdelivery managementBoM fundamentals
Soft skills
relationship managementprogram managementnegotiation skills