Samsara · 22 hours ago
Sr. Global Supply Manager I
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$159K/yr - $188K/yr
5+ years expSamsara is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, helping organizations improve their physical operations through IoT data. The role involves managing sourcing, driving collaboration with internal teams, and ensuring supply chain resilience and innovation.
Business IntelligenceCloud Data ServicesInternet of ThingsSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing of electromechanical components such as, cables, connectors, batteries and other electromechanical components
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
Qualification
Required
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
BS minimum in a relevant analytical field e.g. Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Preferred experience in electromechanical commodities including cables and connectors
Benefits
Employee-led remote and flexible working
Health benefits
Company
Samsara
Samsara is digitizing the world of physical operations.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (68)
2024 (53)
2023 (59)
2022 (70)
2021 (1)
2020 (8)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$930MKey Investors
General CatalystAndreessen Horowitz
2021-12-15IPO
2020-09-24Secondary Market
2020-05-20Series F· $700M
Leadership Team
Sanjit Biswas
CEO
Ben Calderon
CTO - Hardware & Operations
Recent News
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