Sourcing Manager

Location: Hong Kong

Reports to: Director, Manufacturing and Sourcing

The Role

At Nex, we move fast. This role upstream sourcing strategy and execution for critical ICs / memory (e.g., SoC, camera modules, memory). Partner with principals to secure design/development support, allocation, pricing, and Nex-preferred contracts. Ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and resilience as we scale Playground hardware globally. At Nex, we move fast. This role upstream sourcing strategy and execution for critical ICs/memory (e.g., SoC, camera modules, memory). Partner with principals to secure design/development support, allocation, pricing, and Nex-preferred contracts. Ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and resilience as we scale Playground hardware globally.

What You'll Do

• Upstream Partnerships, Pricing & Forecasting
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships for assigned commodities.
  • Drive pricing strategy, negotiations, and locked-in commercial terms (cost models, should-cost, allocation guarantees).
  • Establish forecasting cadence with internal stakeholders and suppliers; translate demand signals into supply plans.
  • Drive alignment on lead times, MOQs, allocation strategy, and upside planning.
• Supply Resilience & AVL Management
  • Build and maintain an Approved Vendor List (AVL) for critical components.
  • Plan and execute dual-sourcing / second-source qualification, including risk assessments and readiness gates.
  • Identify critical point-of-failure risks and implement mitigation plans (supply, capacity, geopolitical, and quality risks).
• Core Component Strategy (SoC / Camera / Memory)
  • Shape commodity strategy and supplier selection recommendations for core technologies (e.g., SoC, camera, memory).
  • Collaborate with engineering and quality on supplier capability assessment, qualification planning, and change control.
  • Track roadmaps and ensure sourcing decisions support product performance, cost, and schedule.
• Allocation & Execution
  • Secure priority allocation during shortages; manage lead times and supply ramps.
  • Track supplier KPIs (OTD, yield, quality); drive continuous cost/efficiency improvements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business (Master's preferred).
• 5–10+ years sourcing / supplier management in consumer electronics / hardware; IC / memory / SoC experience essential.
• Proven commercial negotiation, cost analysis, and multi-sourcing track record.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering/operations in fast-paced settings.