Senior Sourcing Manager

What you will do

Lead mechanical sourcing for NPI and sustaining programs, including supplier selection, RFx execution, and award recommendations across key commodities (enclosures, stamped parts, CNC, injection molded parts, die cuts, soft goods)

Drive end-to-end commercial negotiations, including pricing, tooling/NRE, payment terms, lead times, capacity commitments, and E&O/liability

Partner with Engineering to align design requirements with supplier manufacturing capability, DFM feedback, and risk mitigation

Lead supplier onboarding including capability assessments, audits, qualification plans, and readiness reviews

Establish and manage supplier performance through KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness) and structured business reviews (QBRs/MBRs)

Build and maintain should-cost models for mechanical parts/assemblies and drive benchmarking to support negotiation strategy

Own mechanical supply continuity planning including dual sourcing strategy, geographic risk, capacity constraints, and contingency plans

Collaborate with Ops/CM partners to ensure mechanical supply supports prototype builds, ramp readiness, and mass production

Support execution activities such as PO placement for proto/MP, supplier schedule alignment, and issue resolution during builds

Improve sourcing processes by implementing scalable working practices, templates, and supplier governance

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in consumer electronics and/or supply chain, including mechanical sourcing and supplier management
• Strong experience sourcing mechanical components such as CNC, injection molding, stamping, MIM, and surface finishing
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs with competing priorities and tight timelines
• Prominent negotiation skills across unit cost, tooling/NRE, contracts, and supply agreements
• Experience supporting NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent) through ramp and mass production
• Strong analytical skills including cost modeling, data-driven supplier evaluation, and scenario planning
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence cross-functionally
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive structure across multiple work streams
• Ability to travel ~25% domestically and internationally

Benefits

At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits.

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave and parental leave
• Awesome culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers

Compensation

Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. Successful candidates’ pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions.

• San Francisco Salary Range: $172,550 - $203,000