Full job description The Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing Group at Meta Reality Labs ("RL") is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in AR Display&Optics group to drive impact and deliver results in highly innovative RL devices. This position will focus on leading one of the most strategic categories in sourcing. The scope includes identifying, selection and development of long term partnerships for new products and new technologies through early engagement across cross functional partners, aligning external partner strategy to internal product roadmap needs, and to deliver best in class optical components and modules meeting Meta product requirements at the right time, at the right speed, and at the right cost. An ideal candidate will have high ambition to grow with Meta. You must be a high energy/impact individual with a demonstrated ability to succeed in a high-demand and fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to successfully navigate through ambiguities/difficult obstacles through facts & data, evaluation of alternatives, open-mindedness, thought-through strategy, and superior communications to lead cross-functional organizations through sourcing activities will be required.
AR Display & Optics Strategic Sourcing Manager Responsibilities: Conduct global market landscape analyses for new technologies / modules/ use-cases, & partner with PMs, engineering leads and other XFN stakeholders to recommend the right partner decision matrix to serve RL long-term technology needs. Continually benchmark the industry to monitor technology trends and ensure best practices are incorporated into the Meta supply chain. Actively engage and influence new technology exploration, collaborate with cross functional partners on creating a long term Technology Roadmap mapping closely with Product Roadmaps, and advise/recommend to the leadership team on a clear partner/supplier strategy. Work with engineering and operations team to enable the right development frameworks at select partners to kick-start design, manufacturing and process technology solutions that best aligns with long term needs. Own the sourcing category and strategies, leading 5+ year technology portfolio decisions, partner selection and business negotiations Partner and work with a cross-functional team to drive the supplier selection process (own RFx) and component qualification both under strict engineering, operational, and commercial best practices/disciplines Be an expert in commodity technology, cost and supply. Strong command of value engineering and technical cost reduction concepts to both product and category level. Ability to be creative on drafting development deals to kick start new relationships, and also to preserve a long term view to establish best-in-class pricing, flexibility, quality, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms Drive product cost and negotiate competitive pricing while keeping in mind the total cost of ownership including product cost, CapEx, logistics, inventory and cost of quality Drive supplier and site readiness activities for NTI and NPI programs leading to successful product launch with the ability to deliver to the required volumes at launch. This includes coverage across operational, commercial and legal domains Be accountable for securing components and/or services in the above category that will provide competitive advantage in both technology and cost for Meta Minimum Qualifications: 5 + years in a hardware GSM role in a consumer electronics or high technology firm Leadership, program management and/or cross-functional teamwork experience Experience communicating and influencing all levels of management Experience operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Undergraduate degree in engineering or applicable discipline Preferred Qualifications: MBA a plus About Meta: Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
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