The Global Sourcing team is responsible for all direct procurement associated with our Hardware. Our scope includes all aspects of cost management from FATP to sub-tier supply chain suppliers as well as testing, certification, OPEX and CAPEX. Additionally we are the primary commercial relationship owner and manage all contracts. We leverage a fast paced dynamic development environment with first generation products typically moving from concept to customer delivery quickly.  Many work streams are done in parallel across all teams to ensure high quality products are brought to market as soon as possible. 

As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will own the entire direct sourcing strategy and execution for a product line. This includes negotiating contracts, costs (BOM, MVA, Capex, Opex) for both system level and some individual commodities. You will interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders to bring products to market including finding, qualifying, and managing suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Own end to end hardware sourcing responsibilities for Verkada Product Line(s) during NPI and MP phases
• Develop and execute sourcing roadmap and strategy.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, etc. for various aspects of operation including cost management and margin analysis.
• Find and manage suppliers including relationship management, audits, and onboarding
• Collaborate with and influence cross functional teams to deliver new products

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain or commodity management
• 3+ years working with international supply chains in multiple time zones and countries.
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of strategic sourcing, supply chain, or commodity management 
• 5+ years working with international supply chains in multiple time zones and countries.

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