At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
Global Sourcing Managers – Electro Mechanical support commercial relationships with suppliers, executing cost negotiations, ensuring continuity of supply, and contributing to sourcing strategy, risk mitigation, and supply chain diversification. GSMs work closely with engineering, operations, material planning, quality, and design teams to execute product programs from launch through EOL. Candidates in this role should have a genuine interest in market dynamics and emerging technology, and be able to execute sourcing strategies in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll DoManage supplier relationships and commercial activities including business reviews, RFQs, and roadmap discussions.
Support the development of commodity and sourcing strategies by partnering with technical teams to understand business requirements, supply base dynamics, and cost structures. Contribute to strategic direction within your commodity area.
Map and develop supply chains based on program requirements, building a thorough working knowledge of the Sonos supply chain at the component and supplier level to ensure continuity and resilience.
Ensure continuity of supply. Coordinate short-term and long-term capacity planning with suppliers, and partner with the material planning team to schedule supply that meets Sonos component demand.
Manage and maintain sourcing data attributes for your commodity space, including pricing, AVL, lead times, and supply chain parameters — ensuring data accuracy and integrity across systems in collaboration with the Business Analytics team.
Collaborate with Product Design and Engineering teams to review initial part and module specifications, recommend sources, and provide input to support technical decisions in early program phases.
Manage multiple sourcing projects in parallel, independently assessing and adjusting interdependent workstreams within your commodity specialization.
Identify and assess technical and business risks, analyze relevant data, and develop mitigation plans and alternatives — escalating to senior team members on novel or highly complex situations.
Support the management of development builds, materials, and supply risk to execute successful ramp during NPI programs.
Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Material Planning, and Finance — adapting communication style to different audiences and building relationships with senior internal and external partners.
BS/BA degree
5 years of work experience in a sourcing or related field
Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to adapt approach across different supplier relationships and business contexts
Ability to collaborate with and persuade cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to apply analytical techniques to problem solving; comfortable independently managing complex, interdependent processes
Results-oriented with the ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines and escalate appropriately
Effective communicator who adapts style to diverse audiences; comfortable engaging senior internal and external partners on complex matters
An ability to balance business and technical objectives in decision making
Excellent English communication and presentation skills
Ability to effectively work in a multicultural global business environment
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
Travel within China domestic as well as internationally, up to 20% of the time
Experience in consumer electronics is a plus
Familiarity with systems including Tableau, G Suite, Arena, MRP, and SAP
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Skills Required
- BS or BA degree
- At least 5 years of work experience in sourcing or a related field
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to collaborate with and persuade cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
- Analytical problem-solving skills and ability to independently manage complex, interdependent processes
- Results-oriented judgment and ability to escalate appropriately
- Effective communication with diverse audiences and senior internal and external partners
- Ability to balance business and technical objectives
- Excellent English communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural global business environment
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
- Consumer electronics experience
- Familiarity with Tableau, G Suite, Arena, MRP, and SAP
- Travel domestically within China and internationally, up to 20% of the time
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with in‑network preventive care covered and day‑one eligibility indicate comprehensive healthcare support. Wellness programs and access to mental‑health resources further reinforce depth of coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave applies to both birthing and non‑birthing parents globally, with additional medical recovery time for birthing parents. This breadth positions family support as a clear strength of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — An open time off policy in the U.S. and company holidays provide flexible avenues for rest. Paid volunteer time adds further optionality for time away.
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What We Do
We connect millions of listeners all around the world to the content they want, where and how they want it. Since inventing multiroom wireless audio in 2005, we have continuously innovated the listening experience, designing hardware and software that celebrates sound, empowers our customers, and brings the home to life. Our team is made up of passionate players united by a culture of respect, transparency, collaboration, and ownership who want to inspire the world to listen better.
Why Work With Us
Sonos is a global company that boasts a rich culture of diversity and innovation. With over 1,800 employees distributed across the world, we work remotely from home or an office location (when required). We value a diverse workforce that enables each employee to do the best work of their life and contribute to projects they are passionate about.
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