Sourcing Lead ODM/JDM

We’re looking for a Sourcing Lead to drive our original design manufacturer (ODM) and joint design manufacturer (JDM) projects. You’ll find and develop partners, manage supplier relationships, optimize sourcing strategies, and ensure the successful execution of product development and procurement initiatives. 

In this role, you’ll also:

• Be part of a team. You’ll collaborate with internal teams, including product development engineering, and quality assurance, to streamline supplier engagement and product launch processes. 
• Ensure compliance. You’ll make sure we’re in line with ethical sourcing policies, regulatory requirements and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor the market. You’ll keep an eye on trends, supplier capabilities and industry developments to drive continuous improvement in sourcing strategies.
• Travel. You’ll visit supplier facilities for selection/procurement inspections, production inspections, commercial negotiations and product exploration.

Our priority is to hire someone for this role who lives near our headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska, but we're also open to remote candidates in or around Boston, Massachusetts.  

• A collaborator. You can effectively communicate ideas and solutions to cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders. 
• Education. You have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience. You have 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain management, with a strong focus on ODM and JDM partnerships. 

• MBA.
• Global supply chain experience. You’ve worked in an environment that analyzes global supply chain trends, manufacturing processes and delivers products at a global scale. 
• A global mindset. You’ve worked with international suppliers and have an understanding of cultural and business differences.
• Strive for process improvement. You know how to drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements while maintaining product quality and innovation.
• Supply chain software experience. You’ve worked with MRP, ERP and PLM systems.
• Expertise in electronics. You have a solid foundation in hardware engineering and a good familiarity with embedded software. A proven track record of delivering state-of-the-art electronics designs, boards and products would be a plus.

• Champion work-life harmony. We’ll give you the flexibility you need in your work life (e.g., flexible vacation time, company-wide holidays and timeout (meeting-free) days, remote work options and more) so you can enjoy your personal life too.
• Guarantee autonomy. We have an open, honest culture and we trust our people from day one. Your team will support you, but you’ll own your work and have the agency to try new ideas. 
• Encourage career growth. We’re lifelong learners who encourage professional development. We’ll give you tons of resources and opportunities to keep growing.
• Provide an environment to help you succeed. We've invested in our offices, designing incredible spaces with our employees in mind. But whether you’re at the office or working remotely, we’ll provide you the tech stack and hardware to do your best work.
• Support your mental and physical health. We care about our employees’ wellbeing. Our Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups and fitness partner Peerfit have you covered.
• Cover your medical insurance. We have multiple plans to pick from to ensure you’ll have the coverage you (and your dependents) want, including vision, dental, fertility healthcare and family forming benefits.
• Contribute to your 401(K). Yep, that’s free money. We’ll match up to 4% of your own contribution.