
Oura
about 13 hours ago

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. Weve helped 2.5 million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.
Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.
We are looking for a Sourcing Manager (Silicon / Sensors) to drive strategic sourcing deliverables. The position requires the ability to work with supply chain, engineering, science, finance, and legal teams as well as contract manufacturers and suppliers. The position also requires strong analytical skills, critical thinking skills, negotiation skills, a strong technical understanding of silicon component technology and manufacturing, and the ability to operate in a dynamic environment on multiple projects with competing or changing priorities.
What you will do:
- Develop and execute silicon sourcing strategies for custom and advanced silicon components (e.g., SiPs, SoCs, PMICs, sensors, memory) used in next-generation wearable consumer electronics, considering factors such as business requirements, quality, cost, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
- Lead supplier engagements to identify and qualify new technologies and suppliers, build strong relationships with key silicon vendors, and negotiate competitive contracts and development agreements.
- Conduct market analysis to identify emerging silicon technologies, assess market trends, and forecast future supply and demand.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and operations to define silicon requirements, ensure timely delivery, and optimize total cost of ownership.
- Drive innovation by identifying and evaluating novel silicon solutions that enable differentiated user experiences.
- Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, address quality and delivery issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans to ensure a stable and reliable supply chain for critical silicon components.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in silicon sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management.
- Champion sustainability initiatives throughout the silicon supply chain, including energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and responsible sourcing.
- Work closely with engineering and operations to ensure the availability of materials to meet development and production schedules. Make purchase orders for prototyping and mass production as required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier information, pricing, contracts, and performance metrics in agreed company systems.
- Contribute to continuous development of Oura sourcing working practices
This is a hybrid role, the candidate should be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to come into the office 2-3 days per week.
We would love to have you on our team if you have:
- 7+ years of work experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a strong focus on electronics components (specifically silicon and/or sensors)
- 5+ years of work experience sourcing and managing silicon components (e.g., SoCs, PMICs, sensors, memory) for consumer electronics products
- Proven experience in sourcing and negotiating contracts with semiconductor manufacturers
- Strong understanding of semiconductor technology and industry trends
- Familiarity with electronic design and manufacturing processes (e.g., EDA tools, assembly, testing)
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally