Sourcing Manager- Contract Manager

SimpliSafe • Boston, MA

7d • $81,000 - $118,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SimpliSafe is a high-tech home security company dedicated to protecting homes and fostering career growth. They offer a collaborative, innovative, and ego-free culture where employees can find significant opportunities and make a substantial impact. The company is embracing a hybrid work model, expecting employees to be in the office on two core days per week, with flexibility for the remainder of the week. SimpliSafe is growing and seeking talented individuals to join their mission of disrupting the home security space.

Requirements

• 3+ years in managing outsourced manufacturing and development of consumer electronics
• Extensive project management and partner relationship management experience
• Enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical with a high degree of attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to build relationships
• Experience in contracts and contract negotiations, and contract strategy development and execution
• Demonstrated experience managing by influence, both with internal and external partners
• Experience improving supply chain and supplier performance, including the use of cost models and performance metrics in the contract manufacturing industry
• Experience working with Asian manufacturers and traveling to manufacturing sites. Ability to travel internationally 15%
• Bachelor’s Degree in ME, EE, IE, Business, or Supply Chain Management

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or MBA
• Language skills with the ability to speak/read Mandarin/Chinese
• Strong understanding of geo-political and global trade influences within Asia

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of SimpliSafe’s hardware sourcing strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s product roadmap, supply chain objectives, and long-term manufacturing strategy.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with Contract Manufacturing (CM) and Joint Development Manufacturing (JDM) partners, ensuring performance targets for cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness are met.
• Monitor supplier performance using established metrics and scorecards, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Quality, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to resolve supplier-related issues and support product lifecycle management activities.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by coordinating with manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders to ensure products launch on schedule, meet quality expectations, and achieve cost targets.
• Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities for existing products through supplier negotiations, process improvements, and value engineering initiatives.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including product pricing, tooling investments, non-recurring engineering (NRE) expenses, and other manufacturing-related costs.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, and RFx activities in partnership with SimpliSafe’s Asia sourcing and operations teams.
• Work with the Legal team to support contract review, compliance, and negotiation with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier capacity, material availability, and operational risks, escalating issues and supporting mitigation plans to ensure supply continuity.

Benefits

• A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
• A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families
• Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.
• Annual bonus program
• Equity
• Full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits
• Pay transparency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level