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.