Senior Sourcing Manager, Mechanicals

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for mechanical components and assemblies across Oura’s hardware programs. This role requires strong cross-functional partnership with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal, as well as direct engagement with key mechanical suppliers. You will be accountable for building sourcing strategies that enable high-volume production readiness, supplier scalability, and cost/performance optimization—while supporting rapid development cycles and NPI execution. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in our San Francisco office.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical sourcing for NPI and sustaining programs, including supplier selection, RFx execution, and award recommendations across key commodities (enclosures, stamped parts, CNC, injection molded parts, die cuts, soft goods); Drive end-to-end commercial negotiations, including pricing, tooling/NRE, payment terms, lead times, capacity commitments, and E&O/liability; Partner with Engineering to align design requirements with supplier manufacturing capability, DFM feedback, and risk mitigation; Lead supplier onboarding including capability assessments, audits, qualification plans, and readiness reviews; Establish and manage supplier performance through KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness) and structured business reviews (QBRs/MBRs); Build and maintain should-cost models for mechanical parts/assemblies and drive benchmarking to support negotiation strategy; Own mechanical supply continuity planning including dual sourcing strategy, geographic risk, capacity constraints, and contingency plans; Collaborate with Ops/CM partners to ensure mechanical supply supports prototype builds, ramp readiness, and mass production; Support execution activities such as PO placement for proto/MP, supplier schedule alignment, and issue resolution during builds; Improve sourcing processes by implementing scalable working practices, templates, and supplier governance

Requirements

7+ years of experience in consumer electronics and/or supply chain, including mechanical sourcing and supplier management; Strong experience sourcing mechanical components such as CNC, injection molding, stamping, MIM, and surface finishing; Demonstrated ability to lead complex programs with competing priorities and tight timelines; Proven negotiation skills across unit cost, tooling/NRE, contracts, and supply agreements; Experience supporting NPI builds (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent) through ramp and mass production; Strong analytical skills including cost modeling, data-driven supplier evaluation, and scenario planning; Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence cross-functionally; Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving structure across multiple work streams; Ability to travel ~25% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity packages; Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources; An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family; 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off; Paid sick leave and parental leave; Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers