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Principal Global Sourcing Manager

At Willow Innovations, Inc., our vision is to create a better world for moms. We are focused on identifying where moms need support in the motherhood journey, and building hardware- and software-based solutions around their needs.

In 2014, we created the first-ever cord-free Willow™ Wearable Breast Pump, revolutionizing the industry. Fast forward to today, we are building a portfolio of physical and digital products to solve mom's most meaningful problems and improve their lives.

Willow Innovations, Inc. sits at the unique and exciting intersection of HealthTech, FemTech, Consumer Goods, and Med Device. Our potential for scale and impact is extraordinary—we're just getting started.

We're looking for talented, passionate team players to help us deliver our mission and vision. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Overview:

As a Global Sourcing Manager for Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) and Contract Manufacturing (CM) you will be responsible for implementing best in class subcontract management practices that leverage new and existing relationships with JDM and CM suppliers. You will work closely with internal business partners to align technology roadmaps and drive partner selection and critical sourcing decisions. This includes building long-term strategic relationships, developing new suppliers, negotiating contracts, pricing, and payment terms, and owning standard costs for the products. You will work closely with the Willow Product and Hardware Engineering team on sourcing and all NPI activities to enable successful product launches and ensure a sustainable build plan and supply that supports the forecast at the lowest possible cost.

Roles & Responsibilities | What you'll do:

Conduct strategic analysis and benchmarking of JDM/CMs to ensure competitiveness and proper alignment of product technology, engineering/manufacturing proficiency and supply chain capabilities
Develop strong supplier alliances with new and existing JDM/CM partners
Work closely with Product and HW Engineering on development of new technologies that drive sourcing decisions
Own the RFQ process, and the Master Agreement creation and execution
Manage cost reduction activities, PPV, and spend with the suppliers
Establish clear and measurable goals and objectives through KPIs
Know industry trends and anticipate risk with sourcing strategies and techniques
Own BOM and should cost models
Work with manufacturing partners on CTB to ensure support of demand forecast
Maintain supplier relationships and hold reviews as needed

Experience | What you'll bring:

Mature sourcing professional who has/knows how to build strong relationships with Supply Chain suppliers and partners
Sourcing for NPI and production in high volume (preferably consumer or consumer medical devices)
10+ years of experience in supplier management, engineering and manufacturing
BS/MS/MBA in Engineering or Science
Expert knowledge of global electronics supply base, contacts, and trends
Expert knowledge of material and tooling supply base, contacts, and trends
Experience in working closely with Product, HW Engineering, and key operation stakeholders to launch new products
International outsourced manufacturing and business experience required (including Asia)

Additional Information
Willow takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on the successful candidate's location, job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. We regularly review and update our pay ranges and therefore, these ranges may be modified in the future.

Bay Area, Seattle Area : $177,000 - $283,000
All Other US Locations : $146,000 - $234,000

Benefits
We offer our full-time employees comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental & vision plans, and other health and wellness plans), 401k plan, flexible time off, stock options, extended parental leave, as well as an annual performance bonus program (based on individual performance and company performance). Take a look at our Careers site to learn more about our benefits.

Regarding our COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
Our primary concern is for the health and well-being of our employees. Employees in roles that are expected to work in the office or travel will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Medical exemptions will be considered.

Willow is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. See our Careers page for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Willow Innovations Glassdoor Company Review

4.6