Strategic Sourcing Manager, Mechanicals

Job Description

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 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, Mechanicals Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for mechanical components, addressing current and future technical and commercial requirements
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and supplier teams to optimize product features, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency
• Integrate supplier input into the development process through conducting supplier technology roadmap reviews and trade space evaluations
• Drive strategic supply chain direction and innovation via the Value Innovation Forum with product design and technology operations
• Utilize expertise in mechanical manufacturing processes to assess supplier capabilities, resolve capacity constraints, and validate cost dependencies
• Apply analytical problem-solving to SPOR (Supplier Plan of Record) decisions and complex supply chain issues
• Strengthen mechanical supply base on advanced FATP like assembly capabilities and introducing color, material, and finish (CMF) post-processing techniques to support evolving product requirements
• Lead negotiations for purchase agreements and contracts to secure optimal terms and ensure supplier accountability for program deliverables
• Champion cost reduction programs utilizing should-cost models and data analytics
• Create and implement contingency plans for scalability challenges, lead times, single-source dependencies, and geopolitical risks
• Initiate and execute capacity planning, supplier resourcing and mass production plans for new products across all lifecycle phases
• Develop systems for measuring supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews
• Build relationships, align on objectives, and articulate a strategic vision to foster growth and innovation
• Travel (20 PERCENT -30 PERCENT ) and work across time zones to support global supply chain activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain management, business or equivalent practical experience
• 3 years of sourcing experience in fast paced consumer electronics or equivalent industry
• Working knowledge in all or any of the following areas: plastic injection molding, compression molding, stamping, forging, CNC machining, die-casting, softgoods and related manufacturing processes
• Experience in supplier evaluation/selection, should cost modeling, contract negotiation and supply base management
• Experience with cost drivers and experience building bottoms-up or should cost models
• Proficiency in Microsoft excel to run supply modeling and analysis
• Proficiency in english communication and negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience ramping high volume consumer electronics products
• Experience working with Tier 2 supply chain partners, CMs, ODMs, OEMs
• MBA or Master of Engineering

About 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 todaybeyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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Locations: Shanghai, China Full Time

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