Technical Sourcing Manager

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to aid our R&D Engineering teams to rapidly develop products for Wonder’s next generation restaurants. This role sits at the intersection of procurement and R&D. You’ll work directly alongside our engineering team to identify parts, vet vendors, and keep complex builds on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Actively propose part solutions for engineering challenges across sensors, actuators, passive components, testing tools, and custom-fabricated parts
• Research and source unfamiliar product categories independently
• Identify long-lead-time items early and build purchasing timelines that align with build milestones
• Manage PO transactions, track open orders, and resolve supply chain issues across multiple concurrent projects
• Maintain an organized, up-to-date tracker of open sourcing projects with current status and priority for regular team review
• Serve as the primary point of contact for engineering vendors
• Pre-screen vendors before engineering meetings, coordinate onsite demos, and ensure the right stakeholders are in the room
• Onboard new vendors, negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms; find competitive alternatives when existing suppliers fall short on spec or availability
• Own vendor relationships from intro call through ongoing account management
• Manage our accounts with the NSF and UL for Sanitation and Safety
• Lead projects for listing our new Kitchen Automation Products
• Maintain NSF material compliance information in our machine BOMs, reaching out to vendors as needed to obtain the proper documentation
• Ensure our UL Critical Components BOM is up to date
• Communicate requirements from the UL and NSF to our engineering teams
• Facilitate necessary testing, working with our engineering team to ensure test rigs are specc’d and shipped properly
• Cross-functional collaboration with legal on NDAs and vendor contracts as needed

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Very organized, strong ability to synthesize information for distribution within a team

Qualifications

• 5+ years sourcing and procuring parts for industrial hardware or automation products
• Preferred: BS in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field
• Equivalent experience in a highly technical procurement role will be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Nice to have: Experience with UL or other NRTL listed products
• Experience sourcing components with special formulation requirements, such as NSF 51, FDA 21 CFR, or 3-A Sanitary Standards

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret complex datasheets
• Strong grasp of engineering specifications including pressure, flow rate, voltage, current, torque, force, temperature, precision, and error tolerance
• Demonstrated ability to research and evaluate unfamiliar product categories and vendor landscapes independently

Benefits

• Competitive salary package including equity and 401K
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans
• Many benefits and perks not listed

Pay

$128,000 - $143,000 per year. Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Schedule

This role is based in our Boston office in Charlestown, MA. This role requires a minimum of 3 days a week in the office, with additional days as needed based on project demands.