Global Sourcing Specialist (Co-op)
About The Position
The Global Sourcing team is responsible for all direct procurement associated with Verkada's Hardware. This includes managing costs from Final Assembly, Test, and Pack (FATP) to sub-tier suppliers, as well as testing, certification, operational expenditures (OPEX), and capital expenditures (CAPEX). The team also serves as the primary owner of commercial relationships and manages all contracts. Verkada operates in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment where first-generation products typically move from concept to customer delivery quickly. Many work streams are executed in parallel across all teams to ensure high-quality products are brought to market as soon as possible. As a Global Sourcing Specialist Intern, you will support the direct sourcing strategy and execution for a product line. This involves negotiating contracts and costs (Bill of Materials, Multi-Vendor Agreements, CAPEX, OPEX) for both system-level and individual commodities. You will interact with various internal and external stakeholders, including finding, qualifying, and managing suppliers, to bring products to market. Verkada is committed to a thriving in-office culture, and this role requires being on-site at our San Mateo, CA office five days a week.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Engineering, Supply Chain or similar fields of study
- Internship experience delivering results on challenging hardware operations challenges
- Comfortable working across different time zones and attend meetings outside of traditional business hours
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Must be willing and able to commute 5 days in office.
Responsibilities
- Support senior sourcing members with end-to-end hardware sourcing responsibilities for Verkada Product Line(s) during NPI and MP phases
- Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, etc. for various aspects of operation including cost management and margin analysis
- Find and manage suppliers including relationship management, audits, and onboarding
- Collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams to deliver new products
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Personal sick time
- Volunteer time off
- Healthy lunches, snacks, and coffee provided daily
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
