The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for securing the materials needed for product development and mass production. This includes strategic sourcing and purchasing, supplier relationship management, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. You will be working as part of the Neural DSP production team located in Helsinki, Finland.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure material availability for development projects, including creating purchase orders, tracking deliveries, and managing logistics as needed.

• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to guarantee material availability for mass production.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date material information and costs in Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Manage supplier and material code setup within the ERP.

• Contribute to material forecasting from a sourcing perspective, as part of sales and operations planning.

• Prepare and lead supplier meetings.

• Identify, assess, and manage supply chain risks related to material availability, structure, cost competitiveness, and flexibility.

• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers.

• Evaluate and select new suppliers.

• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues.

Requirements:

• Sourcing and Procurement: Deep knowledge of sourcing strategies, procurement processes, and best practices.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiation, evaluation, and performance monitoring.

• Supply Chain Management: Understanding of the overall supply chain, including logistics, inventory management, and risk mitigation.

• Material Management: Experience with managing materials, including tracking, forecasting, and cost control.

• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing and contracts with suppliers.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions related to sourcing and supply chain.

• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Project Management: Ability to manage projects, including timelines, budgets, and resources.

• Risk Management: Capacity to identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with Bills of Materials (BOMs) and experience with ERP/MRP systems for managing materials and supplier information.

• Education: Bachelor or Masters degree.

• Language skills: Fluent spoken and written communication in English.