Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager

About GoPro

GoPro makes it easy for people to celebrate and share experiences. We believe life is more meaningful when shared. We build cameras, software, and accessories that help the world share itself in immersive and exciting ways.

GoPro is a global movement whose business is driven by shared experiences. We celebrate diversity. We practice inclusion. We foster belonging. We demand equality. And we share the experiences of individuals and communities who also hold these values as core to who they are. From Bucharest to Munich, Silicon Valley to Shenzhen, we are dedicated to building a company that reflects and honors the diverse global communities where we live, work, and play.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will collaborate with our engineering teams to deliver high quality, cost effective new technologies with a competitive advantage for GoPro.  As Strategic Sourcing Manager you hold a critical role ensuring alignment between GoPro components’ technology roadmap and supplier selection/placement to meet GoPro’s business objectives. You will lead consensus (internal/external) in executing sourcing strategies and for overall supplier management (business, relationship, strategy).  This specific role will encompass embedded battery, PMIC, MCU, IC, GPS, diodes and transistors.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate within the GoPro Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams, on a global basis, to develop component and module sourcing.
• Develop and execute commodity strategies through close collaboration with Engineering teams. Lead the commercial activities to influence technical design decisions that meet technical capabilities and business objectives of the supply base.   
• Lead the contract negotiation process with internal partners and suppliers.  
• Partner with cross-functional teams to review technology and product roadmap on regular basis to get sourcing, technology and business alignment, with a particular emphasis in the area of sourcing of advanced technologies.  
• Ensure a competitive sourcing environment leading to continuous improvement in quality, cost, service and technology.
• Manage overall supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, cost and quality improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures and technical improvements in assigned commodity.    
• Support our OEM supplier initiatives including cost reductions, VMI/JIT, lead-time reductions, favorable payment terms.   

Skills We’re Stoked About

• 7+ years of experience in sourcing management, supply chain or high-volume manufacturing environment.   
• Strong analytical, negotiation and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of hardware/product development processes.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with contract negotiations.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Fluent Mandarin preferred.

GoPro Highlights

• Get your very own GoPro camera + gear
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – premiums are 100% paid for employees, 80% paid for dependents
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous time off policy
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for new parents
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) options
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• LiveHealthy monthly wellness reimbursement
• Innovative remote-friendly wellness classes and events
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional + personal development opportunities, i.e. LinkedIn Learning
• Opportunities to get involved in the causes that you care about

GoPro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.