Full-Time
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Posted on 7/30/2025
Bose
5,001-10,000 employees
Premium audio hardware maker with psychoacoustics
No salary listed
Framingham, MA, USA
Hybrid
On-site presence required Tuesday through Thursday; remote work allowed on Mondays and Fridays.
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- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (MBA or MS preferred)
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of success in managing annual spends between $100M to $300M
- In-depth understanding of contract negotiation principles and best practices in supplier relationship management
- Outstanding skills and proven track record of delivering results through cross-functional collaboration and ensure that corporate objectives are achieved
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and solve complex cross-functional issues
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- An ability to balance business and technical objectives in decision making
- Travel internationally up to 20% of the time
- Develop and manage key contract manufacturing (CM) partner relationships, draft and negotiate commercial agreements to meet both technical, operational and commercial requirements, statements of work, pricing, development and manufacturing support, among other terms
- Partner with GRD and Product teams to influence the product roadmap by sourcing each product with the most capable CM partner, considering factors like time to market, total cost of ownership, technical depth, and quality
- Improve global sourcing strategies, ensuring cross-functional alignment, meeting financial goals and establishing global scalability while mitigating geo-political headwinds
- Conduct strategic global market analysis and benchmarking of alternate CM, JDM & ODM suppliers to ensure competitiveness as well as proper portfolio alignment of products, engineering capabilities and end to end supply chain capability
- Iterate and improve RFQ processes for sourcing needs and own the agreement creation process with the cross-functional program needs in mind
- Negotiate MVA/VAM, NRE, CapEx to deliver best costs for Bose products
- Influence CM's manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in beneficial and sustainable ways
- Comprehend the technical aspects of production and equipment to identify opportunities for cost, space, and process optimization
- Collaborate with cross functional teams throughout development builds, end-to-end costs evaluation, supplier engagements, and all other items associated with executing a successful launch
- Responsible for lifecycle cost management, delivering quarterly product cost reductions by collaborating with Tier-2, Manufacturing Operations, R&D and negotiating with CM partners
- Lead EBRs (Executive Business Review), QBRs (Quarterly Business Review) with CMs, share performance updates and timebound action plans to Bose leadership
- Monitor CM KPI and metrics, lead action plan with GRD to improve CM performance on a timely basis; influence CMs to challenge and inform internal assumptions with a view to improve product cost, technical feasibility and execute leveraged engagement models
- Create advanced analytics and data-driven approaches to improve supplier performance, adopt feedback to improve sourcing exercises, cost management, NPI development cycles
- Continuously monitor and assess market trends and competition to inform sourcing strategy and maintain/enhance the company's competitive advantage
- Identify opportunities including competitive benchmarking, process improvements within the CM base, enhancements to manufacturing processes, inventory optimization
- Lead complex engagements on supplier partnerships and strategies with Bose' senior leadership
- Be able to manage multiple projects and responsibilities in parallel
- Experience in the consumer electronics or a similar industry is a plus
Bose creates premium audio products and technologies for consumers, cars, and professional venues. Its systems rely on psychoacoustics and in-house research to deliver features like noise cancellation and immersive spatial sound, used in headphones, soundbars, and integrated car audio. The company stands out through a strong, research-focused approach, diversified through direct-to-consumer sales, licensing, automotive partnerships, and professional installations, aided by an ownership structure that supports long‑term R&D. Its goal is to ensure sound is heard as it was meant to be, while growing leadership across consumer, automotive, and professional audio markets.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$430K
Headquarters
Framingham, Massachusetts
Founded
1964
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Lifestyle Ultra speakers launched May 2026 challenge Sonos with AirPlay integration.
- November 2024 McIntosh acquisition targets luxury audiophiles via combined expertise.
- Automotive OEM deals like Poco F8 Ultra expand licensing revenue 15% in 2025.
What critics are saying
- Sonos price cuts erode Bose multi-room share within 6-12 months.
- Apple AirPods Pro 3 cannibalizes QuietComfort sales via iOS lock-in by 2027.
- McIntosh integration fails from cultural clashes, causing talent exodus in 18 months.
What makes Bose unique
- Bose pioneers psychoacoustics-based audio since Amar Bose founded it in 1964.
- Proprietary TrueSpatial and SpeechClarity technologies deliver immersive Dolby Atmos sound.
- MIT holds majority shares, funding 12% revenue in sustained R&D innovation.
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From first flight to forty years: Bose Aviation marks four decades of pilot innovation. Home " Uncategorized " From first flight to forty years: Bose Aviation marks four decades of pilot innovation. March 26, 2026 Anniversary celebration launches at SUN 'n FUN with events for every generation of aviator Lakeland, Fla. (April 14-19, 2026) - Bose is marking four decades of aviation headset innovation at SUN 'n FUN 2026 with a week of activities to amplify the voices that matter most in aviation - from the pilots who have been flying for decades to the students just getting started. "When Jeana Yeager and Dick Rutan became the first pilots to fly the Voyager around the world nonstop without refueling in 1986, Bose was there," says Michael Dodge, head of Global Aviation at Bose. "Our first active noise cancellation prototypes helped preserve their hearing over nine days and 26,000 miles. After four decades of pioneering noise cancellation in the cockpit, we're still focused on the same thing: cutting through the noise so pilots can hear what matters." Bose will celebrate this historic milestone throughout the year, beginning with a series of on-site events and 40th anniversary giveaways and special offers at SUN 'n FUN, Booth SNF-007. Bose booth events: SNF-007. 40 Voices: An Oral History Project (Daily) Pilots of all experience levels are invited to visit the Bose booth and share their pilot story in a dedicated video recording station. Lessons from the Left Seat: Advice from student pilots, for student pilots (Wednesday, April 15, 11 to 11:45 a.m.) Student ambassadors Daniel Madan and Sarah Stanley sit down with CFI and Master Aviation Educator Chris Palmer (@angleofattack) to share flight school experiences and the lessons shaping their journey. Runway to Readiness with AviationStart (Friday, April 17, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.) AviationStart's Jamail Larkins will be at the booth to answer student pilot questions and share scholarship resources through AviationStart. Event attendees can register for a chance to win a Bose A30 aviation headset. Meet its student ambassadors. Student ambassadors Daniel Madan and Sarah Stanley will be roaming the grounds at SUN 'n FUN on Tuesday and Thursday with a mic and camera to get attendees' hot takes on aviation. They'll also be in the Bose tent on Wednesday, sharing their student pilot perspective while doing headset demos. Offers and show specials. * A20 Trade-In Offer Pilots can save $300 on a new Bose A30 by trading in their A20 or ProFlight Series 2 Aviation headset, only at the Bose booth. Headset must be present; trade-in cannot be combined with other offers, promotions or discounts. * Spring Promo and Gift With Purchase Purchase an A30 or ProFlight Series 2 aviation headset and receive a free SoundLink Micro (2nd Gen), valued at $129. Plus, take 10% off each additional headset purchased in the same transaction. Cannot be combined with other offers, promotions or discounts. * Limited-Edition 40th Anniversary Giveaways Stickers, flight tags and more, available while supplies last. Bose rebate programs and discounts. CFIs, RTAG/Military and major U.S. airline pilots can take advantage of rebate programs and discounts at the show. Cannot be combined with other offers, promotions or discounts. Expert interviews available. Bose experts will be available for media interviews from Monday, April 13 to Thursday, April 16. Contact Jennifer Nigro at [email protected] or 785-830-0036 to schedule. About Bose Aviation. Dr. Amar Bose sketched his concept for noise cancellation technology in 1978 on a flight from Europe to Boston after a disappointing first experience with electronic headphones. That sketch was the foundation for a legacy of sound innovation that would revolutionize the flying experience for pilots. In 1989, Bose introduced the first commercially available active noise reduction headset. Over four decades, Bose engineers have developed products for aviation markets. Bose Aviation can be found on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. About Bose corporation. Bose is world renowned for its premium audio solutions for the home, on the go, in the cockpit and in the car. Since its founding in 1964 by Dr. Amar Bose, the company has been dedicated to delivering amazing sound experiences through innovation. And its passionate employees - engineers, researchers, music fanatics and dreamers - have remained committed to the belief that sound is the most powerful force on earth; its ability to transform, transport and make AviNation feel alive. For more than 60 years, this belief has driven AviNation to create products that have become iconic, changing the way people experience sound. Bose can be found on Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Amazon just slashed the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds to a record-low price - now $129. An excellent record-low price for the entry-level Bose earbuds No Black Friday? No worries. December still has plenty of price cuts on tech for last-minute shoppers. If either you or a loved one is shopping for a new pair of earbuds, look no further than these Bose QuietComfort Earbuds at Amazon for $129 (was $179). The QuietComfort Earbuds work well for folks who want to graduate from budget brands without paying a premium for something like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds. While they don't have the more advanced features that the Ultra does, the QuietComfort Earbuds still offer top sound quality, fantastic noise cancellation, and solid battery life for a fraction of the price. Today's best wireless earbuds deal. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are some of the best value noise-cancellation earbuds you can buy, especially at this record-low price. In its official review, Intserv rated them 4.5 out of five stars for the ANC, comfort, and sound. You swap between Quiet and Aware modes depending on your needs, and customize your EQ using the Bose QCE app to get the sound just right. The customizable fit, with nine combinations of eartips and stabilizers, just adds more reasons for most people to buy. Bose has launched multiple versions of the QuietComfort Earbuds, all of which received high marks in its reviews. In its Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review, Intserv rated the latest model 4.5 out of five stars for the great noise cancellation, comfortable fit, and sound quality. The ANC in particular is better than anything its writer tried for around the same price. The QuietComfort Earbuds are meant for on-the-go use, and the features lean into that. The Quiet and Aware modes let you switch between blocking out all noise to hearing just enough to navigate crowded areas. Comfort-wise, nine combinations of eartips and stability bands are included so that you can customize your fit. These also last up to 8.5 hours at full battery, which isn't high, but isn't terrible either. For the best of the best, browse its best wireless earbuds. If you're more concerned about noise cancellation, Intserv also have separate recommendations for the best noise-cancelling earbuds. Jess Reyes writes about deals and coupons almost as much as she does about games. Her work can be found in IGN, GameSpot, Digital Trends, and Inverse - just to name a few. When she's not writing or gaming, she's probably window shopping or gassing up her mutuals on Twitter/X.
Save The Music partners with Bose to deliver a J Dilla Music Technology Grant to Metro Detroit. Photographer: octavia olds; M-1 studio. To celebrate, Save The Music + Bose hosted a hands-on speaker. Build workshop with Southfield High students. In 2025, Save The Music teamed up with Bose, world renowned for premium audio, to deliver a J Dilla Music Technology Grant to Southfield High School for the Arts and Technology in Metro Detroit. The grant includes over 400 pieces of music technology, equipment and is bringing cutting-edge tools and learning opportunities into the classroom. To celebrate Bose's commitment to audio and music, Save The Music facilitated a student activation at Southfield High School, inviting Bose employees to the classroom to see the grant in action. As part of this activation, Bose brought an unforgettable, hands-on audio engineering experience to students. A group of 8 Bose employees - Rashaan Josey, Aaron Jeferson, Tim Shield, Michael Rogers, Courtney Catcho, Timmothy Phung, Yolanda Kempf, and Dawn Henderson - led a full "Speaker Build" workshop designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and technical confidence in the next generation of music makers. Inside the speaker Build workshop. Save The Music introduced the Bose team who then led a planned lesson on the science of sound; drawing a connection to the J Dilla Music Technology grant. Bose broke down how speakers actually work - from electrical signals and magnets to cones, coils, and vibration. Students then rolled up their sleeves and got to work: * Assembling their own functioning speakers * Learning how each component affects sound quality * Experimenting with enclosure design and airflow * Testing their builds with their favorite music and beats The room lit up as students powered on their speakers for the first time - hearing their hard work come alive through systems they built themselves. The Bose x Save The Music impact. Save The Music is proud to partner with Bose to bring music technology to more classrooms in Metro Detroit. In addition to directly expanding access to music technology, the event at Southfield High School helped students envision career pathways and see themselves as creators, engineers, and innovators. For many, this was their first time building a piece of audio equipment from the ground up, an experience that has the potential to shift a young person's perspective on what's possible. "Through our partnership with Save The Music, we are helping local high school students experience the science and creativity behind modern audio firsthand," said Rashaan Josey, President of Bose Automative. "From building their own speakers to discussing real STEAM career paths, these opportunities open the next generation's eyes to what's possible and remind us why investing in music and technology matters." Stay tuned for more highlights from this partnership and the inspiring work happening inside Southfield High's music technology program.
Poco partners with Bose to put a subwoofer in its latest phone. The Poco F8 Ultra includes stereo speakers plus a third driver for bass. Image: Poco Dominic Preston is a news editor with over a decade's experience in journalism. He previously worked at Android Police and Tech Advisor. Xiaomi spin-off brand Poco has partnered with Bose to help its new F8 phones stand out in an increasingly crowded market. Both the F8 Pro and F8 Ultra feature stereo speakers designed collaboratively with the audio company, and the Ultra goes one step further by including a subwoofer too. Both new F8 phones feature the same dual stereo speakers tuned by Bose, though you'll have to buy the Ultra if you want the benefits of the subwoofer as well, which Poco says delivers "deeper, more impactful bass." Additionally, there are two sound profiles tuned by Bose engineers: a Dynamic mode that delivers extra bass, and a Balanced option that emphasizes vocals and a more even soundstage. "By combining Bose's expertise in acoustic engineering with Poco's innovation in design and technology, Poco F8 Series achieves a level of clarity and depth that redefines what's possible in mobile sound," said Nick Smith, president of audio technology and chief strategy officer at Bose. Image: Poco The two phones are otherwise fairly typical affordable flagships. The F8 Ultra has a more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, with a large 6.9-inch OLED display, triple 50-megapixel rear camera, and wireless charging. The F8 Pro uses last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite, a smaller 6.59-inch screen, and downgrades to each of the three rear lenses. Both have IP68 ratings though, plus batteries bigger than 6,000mAh, which should deliver decent longevity. The F8 Pro starts from $579, while the Ultra is available from $729, though a $50 early bird discount is available at launch. The two phones were announced alongside a pair of sub-$400 tablets, the Pad X1 and Pad M1, both of which lean on high resolution displays and Dolby Atmos speakers to serve as good value entertainment options. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. The verge daily. A free daily digest of the news that matters most.
Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro announced. The Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro were unveiled during a launch event in Bali, Indonesia. The F8 series offers flagship specs and Sound by Bose technology. Poco F8 Ultra The Poco F8 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with the VisionBoost D8 chipset. It also features a 6,700 mm2 vapor chamber for improved cooling. The Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 3,500-nit peak brightness, and up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The display offers slim bezels and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. Moving to the back, you'll find a triple camera setup with a primary 50MP Light Fusion 950 sensor with OIS and a 1/1.31-inch size. The phone also features a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom and a 50MP ultrawide unit. At the front, you'll find a 32MP selfie camera. The phone also includes a rear-mounted woofer that works with the dual speakers to deliver a 2.1 setup. Poco has partnered with Bose to fine-tune the audio experience on the F8 series. The Poco F8 Ultra has a 6,500mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The phone runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3, which includes several AI features and Google Gemini. It will get 4 years of major updates and 6 years of security patches. It gets an IP68 rating, a metal frame, and eSIM support. The phone is available in Denim Blue and Black color options. Poco F8 Pro The Poco F8 Pro is equipped with the older Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and features the company's 3D triple-layer IceLoop system for thermal efficiency. It comes with a 6.59-inch AMOLED LTPS display with 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. The phone also features a metal frame and gets a glass rear panel with a matte finish. Poco has provided a triple-rear camera setup on the F8 Pro with a 50MP Light Fusion 800 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP telephoto camera with 2.5x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. For selfies, the phone gets a 20MP sensor on the front. The device packs a 6,210mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. Other specs include an IP68 rating, Sound by Bose audio technology, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and eSIM support. The F8 Pro also runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3 out-of-the-box and gets the same 4 years of major updates and 6 years of security patches. The Poco F8 Pro is available in Black, Blue, and Titanium Silver colors with both phones available to order via the official Xiaomi UK online store. It is priced at £399 for the 12GB/256GB option, whereas the 12GB/512GB model has a price tag of £449. As for the Poco F8 Ultra, it starts at £549 for the 12GB/256GB variant, whereas the 16GB/512GB model is priced at £599.