Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations: 

Individual contributor who can manage and own aspects of procurement and supply base for Corsair Audio, Headsets to ensure optimum cost and delivery. 
Additionally, the individual should demonstrate leadership potential and be capable of supervising team members when necessary.

Supplier Management
- Coordinates supplier reliability evaluations via supplier visits, analysis of cost reports, supplier P&L statements, D&B reports, quality system audits, and other data; compiles comprehensive supplier visit reports.
- Initiate requests for information/proposal/quotation; Analyzes responses, consolidated summary report and formulates recommendations for management /internal stakeholder to review. Drives the supplier selection and onboarding process.
- Maintains supplier scorecard with KPI’s that report supplier performance and perform supplier Quarter Business Reviews.
- Comprehend Corsair’s business objectives and formulate supplier management  strategy to accomplish those goals.

Cost Management
- Negotiates with suppliers to obtain most favorable price, schedule, terms and conditions; Follows up orders to expedite delivery and shipment as required.
- Identify and lead life cycle cost down projects including opportunity management for large scale upside purchases.
- Track spending and cost-savings and set quarterly projections and targets to achieve and set global strategy aligned to business needs
- Capable of recognizing and managing excess and obsolete (E&O) risks, while closely monitoring demand patterns and supplier inventory to mitigate E&O exposure

Sourcing and contract management
- Source new suppliers and expand existing suppliers’ business scope to maintain Corsair’s cost advantages and ensure supply availability. Foster ongoing relationships and win-win partnerships
- Engage in contact management, negotiate business terms and conditions with suppliers regarding Purchase Price Agreements (PPA), while maintaining awareness of risks. Proactively inform legal teams about potential risks and collaborate to seek support

Cross-functional team collaboration
- Collaborate with new product development/introduction teams, partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure timely completion of procurement deliverables.
- Regularly engage with individuals in administrative or executive roles within both company and supplier organizations. Obtain and provide information, consulted on complex issues, and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers.
- Possess expertise in CM/ODM manufacturing processes, lead times, and operational opportunities. Leverage internal and external resources to optimize the supply chain and enhance supplier performance, thereby supporting the company in achieving its business goals.

Essentials Skills and Experience:

- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field
- 7+ Years of procurement and negotiation experience, specialty in mechanical or EE background is a plus
- Must be able to demonstrate a highly successful track record in a commercial environment including significant experience in high level face to face negotiations
- Experience working with a global focus and x-functional teams with various stakeholders
- A strong communicator and team player, capable of building relationships at all levels within the organization, strong ownership of supplier accounts and projects
- Proven procurement experience and project management skills
- Must be prepared to travel to engage and lead all global teams to deliver exceptional value
- Excellent communication (written & oral), interpersonal and presentation skills, along with strong analytical and project management skills.
- Prior experience in the computer or gaming peripheral industry is a plus