Strategic Sourcing Lead, Electro-Mechanicals

Meta•Sunnyvale, CA

5d•$179,000 - $249,000

About The Position

Meta is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager and Commercial Lead for our Electro-Mechanicals sourcing strategy across our Metaverse, Wearables, and emerging device programs. In this role, you will develop and provide guidance to a group executing sourcing strategies for Electromechanical Sourcing (including Audio, Fans, Cables, Power Supplies, EE Components, Passives/MLCC and related sub-systems) while partnering with cross-functional engineering and product teams. You will drive supplier innovation, lead complex negotiations, champion cost reduction initiatives, and build executive-level relationships with tier-1 Electro-Mechanical suppliers globally. This position requires technical expertise in Electro-Mechanical technologies and manufacturing processes, combined with strategic sourcing leadership to ensure Meta's products are powered by high-performance Electro-Mechanical solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain management, business, or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of sourcing experience in fast-paced consumer electronics, automotive, or equivalent industry, with direct exposure to Electro-Mechanical
Experience in supplier evaluation/selection, should-cost modeling, contract negotiation, and supply base management for Electro-Mechanical or comparable high-complexity commodities
Experience with cost drivers and experience building bottoms-up or should-cost models for Electro-Mechanical (including raw material, bill-of-process, and capex amortization)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to run supply modeling and analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or mentoring sourcing teams or cross-functional commodity pods
Experience ramping high-volume consumer electronics or wearable products with Electro-Mechanical content
MBA or Master of Engineering
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Established relationships with tier-1 Electro-Mechanical suppliers
Experience working with CMs, ODMs, OEMs, and pack houses in the Electro-Mechanical domain
Experience integrating AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Electro-Mechanical sub-systems, addressing current and future technical and commercial requirements across Metaverse, Wearables, and emerging device programs
Collaborate with Electro-Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, product design, and supplier teams to optimize for performance, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency for Electro-Mechanical components
Integrate supplier input into the development process by conducting supplier technology roadmap reviews and trade-space evaluations specific to Electro-Mechanical
Drive strategic supply chain direction and innovation with product design and technology operations, focusing on next-generation Electro-Mechanical solutions
Utilize expertise in Electro-Mechanical manufacturing processes to assess supplier capabilities, resolve capacity constraints, and validate cost dependencies
Apply analytical problem-solving to SPOR (Supplier Plan of Record) decisions and complex supply chain issues related to Electro-Mechanical sourcing, including multi-source strategies and Electro-Mechanical qualification trade-offs
Lead negotiations for purchase agreements, NRE, capacity reservation, and long-term supply contracts to secure optimal terms and ensure supplier accountability for program deliverables across the Electro-Mechanical Supply Base
Champion cost reduction programs utilizing should-cost models and data analytics tailored to Electro-Mechanical manufacturing
Create and implement contingency plans for scalability challenges, lead times, single-source dependencies, raw material volatility, and geopolitical risks in the Electro-Mechanical supply chain
Initiate and execute capacity planning, supplier resourcing, and mass production plans for new products across all lifecycle phases (NPI, MP, sustaining, EOL), with a focus on Electro-Mechanical
Develop systems for measuring supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost, technology, responsiveness) and conduct regular business reviews with Electro-Mechanical suppliers
Build executive-level relationships with Electro-Mechanical Suppliers, align on objectives, and articulate a strategic vision to foster growth and innovation in the Electro-Mechanical domain
Mentor and provide technical/commercial guidance to sourcing managers across the Electro-Mechanical areas GSMs across the Electro-Mechanical Areas
Flexibility to travel within APAC to supplier sites — and work across time zones to support Electro-Mechanical Suppliers