Sr. Global Supply Manager I

About the role:

We're looking for a curious, analytical Electromechanical GSM to join our growing Supply Chain team. At Samsara, our Global Supply Managers do more than manage sourcing-they drive collaboration. You will drive coordination with our Engineering and Operations teams, ensuring our strategic partnerships are as innovative as the technology we build.

What you'll do:

• Partner: Act as the primary link between external vendors and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution and supply continuity.
• Negotiate: Own the bottom line through proactive cost-modeling, process improvements, and design-for-cost changes.
• Build: Support Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) by delivering data-driven insights that keep our supply chain resilient, high-quality, and ready for the future.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in North America. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact - helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

What you will be responsible for:

• Lead sourcing of electromechanical components such as, cables, connectors, batteries and other electromechanical components.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams on sourcing strategy, market analysis and conducting trade-off analysis reviews and supplier roadmaps with engineers
• Evaluate, assess, develop and manage supply base to enable quick prototype deployment from new product development, introduction to scalable production with JDM partners
• Provide insights on industry best in class technology and manufacturing options with optimized supply chain setup for total cost ownership
• Negotiate contracts and source alternative suppliers as needed to mitigate risk
• Analyze supplier spend, capacity and develop overall supplier negotiation and engagement strategies
• Champion sourcing activities and support value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
• Negotiate and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
• Conduct market research and maintain a working knowledge of current business trends, including industry changes, cost drivers, global pricing and market conditions
• Influence and drive collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost savings opportunities optimizing design, materials, and processes
• Synthesize and communicate supply chain findings and risks to internal teams
• Proactively identify and resolve potential sourcing gaps to drive program execution
• Create should-cost models and collaborate with vendors to alternative cost-effective solutions
• Provide cost analytics, intelligence and insights across related Bills of Material components and CapEx
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• 5+ years of experience in global supply chain and/or strategic sourcing
• Solid organizational skills, including: attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues
• Ability to dive deep into understanding strategic insights and commodity trends
• Advanced analytical skills, expertise in should-costing and leading complex negotiations
• Ability to translate data into insights and craft executive presentations
• Self-motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working with international supply base partners at executive levels
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous settings
• Experience collaborating and working cross-functionally with Engineering and Product teams
• Preferred experience in electromechanical commodities including cables and connectors
• BS minimum in a relevant analytical field e.g. Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience