Senior Strategic Sourcing - Electronics

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Procurement:

• Source ICs (microcontrollers, power ICs, memory, etc.), passives, sensors, and electromechanical components
• Develop and manage strong relationships with IC manufacturers, authorized distributors (e.g., Arrow, Avnet, Mouser, etc.), EMS providers, OEMs and ODMs
• Identify alternate suppliers and components for cost savings and risk mitigation
• Evaluate and select PCBA fabrication partners based on technical capabilities, cost, quality, and lead time
• Negotiate pricing, supply terms, and ensure adherence to procurement and compliance protocols.

New Product Development (NPD) Support:

• Collaborate with R&D and hardware teams to support component selection during design phases (EVT/DVT/PVT)
• Assist in evaluating component compatibility for wireless protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, Cellular, etc.
• Provide trade-off analysis for cost, availability, and performance of critical components
• Support prototyping, validation builds, and ramp-up plans in coordination with ODMs/EMS

Technical & Compliance Expertise:

• Understand the end-to-end PCBA fabrication process including material selection, PCB stack-up, surface finish, panelization, and testing
• Evaluate PCBA suppliers and fabrication houses for technical and quality competence
• Read and interpret BOMs, electrical schematics, datasheets, and fabrication files
• Ensure REACH, RoHS, and relevant environmental & material compliance are met
• Manage PCN/EOL processes, obsolescence planning, and technical change control
• Work with cloud-based BOM management platforms: Altium 365, SiliconExpert, SourceEngine, etc.

Program & Data Management:

• Act as sourcing lead for RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs across all NPD projects
• Maintain clean, up-to-date component data and lifecycle status
• Work with planning and warehouse teams to ensure component availability for builds
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global supply chain and procurement teams

Key Interfaces:

Internal: Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Product

External: Component Manufacturers, Distributors, EMS/ODM Partners, PCBA Suppliers, Brokers

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of electronic components, PCBA assembly, and sourcing lifecycle
• Strong exposure to global component markets and distributor ecosystems
• Ability to evaluate PCBA fabrication vendors for quality, cost, and compliance
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, customs documentation, vendor onboarding
• Effective communicator with cross-functional and external stakeholders
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong negotiation skills