Strategic Sourcing Manager

The Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development Engineering Organization at Meta is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to support product categories with high potential for sustaining human connection at scale. This position will focus on supporting one of the most strategic technologies. This will include managing a global supply base, managing supplier relationships, defining the category and supply base strategies, management of engagement and related contractual execution activities. An ideal candidate will have high ambition to grow with Meta. You must be a high energy/impact individual with a demonstrated ability to succeed in a high-demand and fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguities/difficult obstacles through facts & data, evaluation of alternatives, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior communications to lead cross-functional organizations through sourcing activities will be required.Strategic Sourcing Manager Responsibilities:Develop sourcing strategy ensuring suppliers are capable of meeting Meta’s current and future technical and business requirementsPartner with cross functional teams to enable the supplier selection process and component qualificationContinually benchmark the industry to monitor technology trends and ensure best practices are incorporated into the Meta supply chainDrive early engagement activities to ensure our suppliers are proactively providing input into new product designs and future product roadmapsDrive forecasting and commodity supply management at supply chain partners through the product life cycleDemonstrate site leadership by organizing internal and supplier resources onsite and leading the daily supplier sync meetingsManage strategic and business relationship with suppliers partnering with US functional SSM leads and be the primary focal point for escalation of major issues onsiteCollaborate on value engineering activities onsite with cross functional teams to enable cost reductions at suppliersFormulate contingency plans to de-risk supply challenges, long lead times, single source situations, and any supply gapsWork closely with US functional leads in supporting aggressive should cost initiatives and validating costs at suppliers as requiredBe accountable for securing components and/or services in the above category that will provide competitive advantage in both technology and cost for MetaSupport Total Cost Reduction program to ensure the lowest possible total cost, including product cost, transportation cost, inventory cost, and cost of qualityManage E&O (Excess and Obsolete) for components through the product life cycleSolid communication skills with ability to deliver key messaging (netting it out) and escalations to leadershipMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations and/or businessMinimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing, operations and or business-related positionsExtensive knowledge and experience in consumer electronic components supply chain and cost structureExperience and knowledge working with suppliers in the Optics, Cameras, Camera sub- components, ProjectorsExperience in supplier evaluation/selection, should cost models, contract negotiation and supply base managementAbility to build trusting relationships with engineering, product management, cross functional teams and supply chain partners to manage trade off and drive supply at the sitesExperience in financial statement analysis to derive should-cost models and cost competitiveness/financial strengths of suppliers, as well as gathering market intelligenceExperience articulating points of view with executive management but execute plans when directedAbility to travel extensively on short notice up to 50%Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in engineering, business or technical disciplineExperience managing factory ramps and strategic relationships with module and optics suppliersPassionate about opportunities to establish new approach to sourcingRelentless drive and passion to overachieve with a collaborative mindset while working though trade off with cross functional teamsDemonstrated ability to think strategically but detailed oriented to support ideology with facts and dataAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.