Global Supply Manager - Packaging

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About the role:

Samsara is seeking a Packaging Global Supply Manager to support our growing hardware supply chain team. In this role you will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering and Product to shape the future of our strategic supply chain partnerships. As a Global Supply Manager you will own the commercial relationships with manufacturing partners, focusing on cost negotiations, supply continuity, quality and overall project execution. You will work with cross-functional teams to launch new products that are optimized for cost and provide design-for-cost insights through manufacturing process and design changes. Ideal candidates should be analytical and curious learners with experience in direct supply chain sourcing. At Samsara, GSM’s drive close collaboration between engineering teams and external vendors, delivering data driven insights to internal parties to support joint design manufacturing.  As a Packaging GSM you will spearhead driving sustainable, innovative and cost effective solutions for our customer facing packaging designs. 

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best. 

Click here to learn about what we value at Samsara. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead sourcing of packaging materials and device installation accessories. 
• Work collaboratively with internal teams on sourcing strategy, market analysis and conducting trade-off analysis reviews and supplier roadmaps with engineers.
• Evaluate, assess, develop and manage supply base to enable quick prototype deployment from new product development, introduction to scalable production with JDM partners.
• Provide insights on industry best in class technology and manufacturing options with optimized supply chain setup for total cost ownership.
• Negotiate contracts and source alternative suppliers as needed to mitigate risk.
• Analyze supplier spend, capacity and develop overall supplier negotiation and engagement strategies.
• Champion sourcing activities and support value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost.
• Negotiate and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers.
• Conduct market research and maintain a working knowledge of current business trends, including industry changes, cost drivers, global pricing and market conditions.
• Influence and drive collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost savings opportunities optimizing design, materials, and processes.
• Synthesize and communicate supply chain findings and risks to internal teams.
• Proactively identify and resolve potential sourcing gaps to drive program execution.
• Create should-cost models and collaborate with vendors to alternative cost-effective solutions.
• Provide cost analytics, intelligence and insights across related Bills of Material components and CapEx.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 5+ years of experience in global supply chain and/or strategic sourcing.
• Solid organizational skills, including: attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues.
• Ability to dive deep into understanding strategic insights and commodity trends.
• Advanced analytical skills, expertise in should-costing and leading complex negotiations.
• Ability to translate data into insights and craft executive presentations.
• Self-motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with international supply base partners at executive levels.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous settings.
• Experience collaborating and working cross-functionally with Engineering and Product teams.
• Preferred experience in electromechanical commodities including cables and connectors.
• BS minimum in a relevant analytical field e.g. Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.