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Salary: USD 172,550 - 203,000 / annual
Oura is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead end-to-end category strategy and supplier execution for silicon and electrical components supporting current and next-generation hardware roadmaps for the Oura Ring and connected ecosystem.
In this role, you will partner closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Hardware and Electrical Engineering, Science, Product, Finance, Legal, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to develop resilient, cost-optimized sourcing strategies. Key responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with EE engineering teams to influence and align supplier product roadmaps with the company's long-term hardware strategy and product lineup.
• Secure reliable component supply and locked-in commercial terms to support both production demand and engineering builds for NPI programs across the full EE component portfolio.
• Apply deep understanding of pricing structures and cost drivers for EE components to lead cost analysis activities at the module and component level, and negotiate with suppliers to meet or beat target cost objectives.
• Own forecast alignment and supplier capacity planning to safeguard supply continuity for development, pilot, and mass production needs.
• Proactively monitor global silicon market dynamics, technology trends, and capacity/geopolitical risks, translating insights into category strategies and mitigation plans.
This is a hybrid role requiring 2–3 days per week in the San Francisco office. Travel of approximately 25% domestically and internationally is expected.
Requirements:
• 5+ years of work experience in PCB, PCBA, FPC, or SiP sourcing or procurement
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master's degree a plus)
• Proven experience in negotiating commercials and deep understanding of should-cost methodology
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• History of working supply escalations and managing forecasts and commitments with vendors
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
• Ability to travel 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Nice to have:
• Experience working with Tier-1 FPC and PCB foundry suppliers and Surface Mount Technology partners across Asia, North America, and/or Europe
• Background in high-volume consumer electronics and CM/ODM/JDM manufacturing models
• Strong understanding of PCB and FPC supply chain and processes needed to produce finished goods
