Sourcing Specialist (All Levels)

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a preferred supplier network for optical/photonic components, PCBAs, mechanical hardware, and semiconductors, spanning both domestic and international supply bases
• Own the full sourcing lifecycle: issue RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs; run competitive evaluations; drive sourcing decisions; and negotiate contracts that protect Mesh's interests on cost, quality, and delivery
• Develop should-cost models and perform benchmarking to ensure Mesh achieves best-in-class pricing across managed categories; drive continuous cost reduction and avoidance initiatives
• Pull and aggregate demand signals across programs and translate them into accurate, actionable procurement plans that enable production rate
• Work directly with engineering teams during new product introduction to qualify suppliers early, define technical requirements, and ensure supply readiness ahead of first builds and production ramp
• Manage costs aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts; present sourcing strategies, cost reviews, and supply risk summaries to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to maintain continuity of supply
• Conduct supplier performance reviews, track delivery and quality KPIs, and drive accountability against commitments
• Build genuine, productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders; act as the primary interface between Mesh and the supply base for all commercial matters
• Respond quickly to schedule changes, engineering revisions, and supply disruptions, maintaining urgency and clear communication across all affected parties

Qualifications

• Sourcing Specialist: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field and 1+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain experience; or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Senior Sourcing Specialist: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of sourcing or procurement experience; or 7+ years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience sourcing optical or photonic components, including lenses, fibers, waveguides, coatings, or photonic integrated circuits
• Experience with PCBA procurement, including knowledge of electronic manufacturing services (EMS), contract manufacturers, and bare board suppliers
• Familiarity with semiconductor supply chains, EEE component procurement, or custom ASIC/silicon sourcing
• Experience with new product introduction and production ramp procurement, including supplier qualification and first article execution
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, schematics, Gerber files, and technical data sheets
• Proven track record of negotiating preferred pricing, long-term agreements, and supply assurance terms that drive measurable value
• Experience developing should-cost models and using data analytics to identify cost reduction and process improvement opportunities
• Familiarity with cleanroom or controlled-environment manufacturing supply chains
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication skills across all levels of an organization
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly in a fast-moving, ever-changing environment
• Counsists all activities with integrity and urgency

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range:
• Souring Specialist: $80,000 - $100,000/per year
• Senior Sourcing Specialist: $96,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year