Core Engineering – Strategic Sourcing Manager II

Job overview

The Core Engineering – Strategic Sourcing Manager II role is onsite in Sunnyvale, CA, with pay of $50–$55 per hour. The posting also references Sunnyvale/Redmond, WA, creating a location inconsistency; the listed feed location is Sunnyvale, CA. The role supports Reality Lab product development from prototype through mass production. The manager leads sourcing for new technologies and manufacturing processes, balancing quality, cost, sustainability, and product design needs. The role works with hardware engineering, technical program management, finance, and technical operations to select and manage suppliers, negotiate agreements, and support successful product launches.

What you'll do

• Drive early supplier engagement in NPI and NTI programs
• establish supplier selection criteria and manage selection
• negotiate master agreements and SOWs
• lead design and cost trade-off discussions
• develop supplier performance measures and conduct business reviews
• influence supplier investments and roadmaps
• lead total cost reduction and use should-cost models
• manage supplier scorecards and contracts
• collaborate on product and process improvements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

strategic sourcing manager ii

core engineering

sunnyvale ca

artech

onsite

$50–$55/hr

reality lab

supplier selection

contract manufacturing

npi

nti

supplier negotiations

cost reduction

consumer electronics

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting mentions professional growth and development, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Why this role

Requires three to five years of progressive supply chain, sourcing, or contract manufacturing management experience, including three years managing contract manufacturing and Asia-based suppliers. Mandarin, Hindi or other Indian languages, and PMP certification are preferred.

About the employer

Artech LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.