Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Life Space Digital is redefining the Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) space by transforming elevators and shopping malls into dynamic, data-driven media platforms. Our displays create new engagement opportunities for property owners, tenants, and advertisers - integrating premium content, building communications, and real-time analytics. We’re scaling from pilot to enterprise deployments across marquee properties, requiring strong operational leadership to ensure seamless activations and best-in-class tenant engagement.We are seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing who will be Life Space Digital’s on-the-ground leader in China, managing vendor relationships, component sourcing, BOM/revision control, and quality across our manufacturing base. This role is critical to ensuring that every kiosk and display shipped from Asia meets Life Space’s cost, quality, and timeline targets. You will serve as the primary point of contact between our suppliers, manufacturing partners, and the U.S. Operations team.What you get to do in this role:Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for kiosks, elevator displays, subcomponents, and packaging. Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure competitive terms. Maintain supplier performance scorecards (cost, quality, delivery). Revision Control & BOM Management Manage engineering change notices (ECNs) and ensure BOM accuracy. Track and implement revision updates across suppliers to prevent mismatched components. Collaborate with engineering and U.S. Operations to ensure design integrity. Quality Assurance & Quality Control Define and enforce QA/QC standards with suppliers. Conduct inbound and outbound inspections at factories before shipment. Ensure compliance with international standards (ISTA, ISPM-15, UN3481 for lithium batteries, etc.). Establish corrective action plans and drive continuous improvement with vendors. Cost Management & Reduction Implement cost-down initiatives through packaging redesign, alternate sourcing, and volume leverage. Monitor commodity pricing and advise on sourcing strategies. Support container utilization efficiency (2–3x improvement in kiosk shipments = 50–67% cost savings). Logistics & Export Readiness Coordinate with freight forwarders for container loading, customs documentation, and export compliance. Ensure packaging and labeling conform to international shipping standards. Manage staging, documentation, and quality checks for FCL shipments. Collaboration & Reporting Serve as liaison between China-based suppliers and U.S. Operations. Provide regular reporting on supplier performance, quality metrics, and cost savings. Support Director of Global Supply Chain in vendor audits, MRP data updates, and supply chain planning. Who you are: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or related field. 5-8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles in China (electronics, hardware, or capital equipment preferred). Proven experience managing vendors in China/Taiwan and negotiating contracts. Strong knowledge of BOM management, revision control, and ECN processes. Experience with QA/QC and in/outbound inspections for electronics or large-format displays. Familiarity with packaging standards for international transport (ISTA, ISPM-15, desiccants, anti-static wrap, tilt/shock indicators). Excellent written and spoken English and Mandarin; strong cross-cultural communication skills. Ability to travel domestically in China (factory visits, audits).