Oura is looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager (Battery) to drive strategic sourcing deliverables for critical battery components. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, leading supplier engagements, and managing the supply chain for our next-generation wearable consumer electronics.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute battery sourcing strategies for next-generation wearable consumer electronics, encompassing a wide range of battery technologies like lithium-ion, solid-state, thin-film, and bio-batteries.
- Lead supplier engagements to identify and qualify new battery technologies and suppliers, build strong relationships with key battery manufacturers, and negotiate competitive contracts.
- Conduct market analysis to identify emerging battery technologies, assess market trends, and forecast future supply and demand.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and operations to define battery requirements, ensure timely delivery, and optimize total cost of ownership.
- Drive innovation by identifying and evaluating novel battery solutions that enable unique form factors and differentiated user experiences.
- Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, address quality and delivery issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans to ensure a stable and reliable supply chain for critical battery components.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in battery sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management.
- Champion sustainability initiatives throughout the battery supply chain, including responsible sourcing, recycling, and end-of-life management.
- Work closely with engineering and operations to ensure the availability of materials to meet development and production schedules.
- Make purchase orders for prototyping and mass production as required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier information, pricing, contracts, and performance metrics.
- Contribute to continuous development of Oura sourcing working practices.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of work experience in a strategic sourcing or procurement role with a strong focus on electronics components, specifically batteries.
- 5+ years of work experience sourcing and managing battery components like lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries for consumer electronics products.
- Experience with sourcing emerging battery technologies like solid-state and thin-film.
- Proven experience in sourcing and negotiating contracts with battery manufacturers.
- Strong understanding of battery technology and industry trends, including lithium-ion chemistry, cell design, and safety standards.
- Familiarity with electronic design and manufacturing processes, such as battery management systems and charging circuits.
- Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally as needed.
Team & Environment
You will work cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, science, finance, and legal teams as well as contract manufacturers and suppliers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary and equity packages. Estimated base salary: Region 1 $126,000 - $157,000; Region 2 $115,000 - $144,000; Region 3 $108,000 - $135,000 + 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.
Work Mode
This role is hybrid and based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
