Global Supply Chain Manager, Mechanicals

About Sesame

Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see, hear, and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice companions part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside proven leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive.

About the Role

As the Mechanical Global Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for Mechanical commodities. You will ensure our sourcing strategy is aligned with Sesame’s objectives of Total Cost of Ownership, Time to Market, Supply Chain Design and Performance, Technology and Innovation, Quality and Compliance. The person in this role needs to be a natural leader and facilitator who's driven, organized, detail-oriented, and excels in following program timelines. You should also be influential and effective in managing through relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of long-term sourcing strategies for mechanical components and or accessories sourcing activities.

• Explore and recommend new or advanced technologies to implement and routinely keep key stakeholders apprised of market trends/technologies.

• Lead new component sourcing and supplier qualifications.

• Influence key supplier technology roadmaps to align Sesame product roadmaps.

• Implement strategies to enhance supply chain flexibility and mitigate risk.

• Negotiate and drive component costs to meet margin targets.

• Plan and deliver on capacity planning for ramp and mass production.

• Negotiate and minimize excess and obsolescence components.

• Drive quarterly business reviews with key supply chain partners.

• Manage the Approved Vendors List (AVL) for assigned commodities.

• Negotiate contracts with supply chain partners to align with Sesame’s business model and objectives.

• Build effective relationships both internal and external, and interface with executive-level management.

• Work with manufacturing partners to resolve part shortages or quality issues affecting production schedules.

• Support our OEM supplier initiatives, including annual cost reductions, VMI/JIT, lead-time reductions, favorable payment terms, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain Management.

• 7+ years of experience as a GCM/GSM in a fast-paced, high-volume consumer electronics company.

• Minimum 7 years of direct experience managing mechanical commodities.

• Knowledge of the mechanical component industry, processes, technologies, and key suppliers.

• Demonstrated experience in managing cost negotiations/reductions and buffer strategies.

• Experience in supplier evaluation/selection, cost models, and contract negotiations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated experience in engaging and influencing senior executives internally and with supply chain partners.

• Leadership and cross-functional teamwork experience.

• Experienced in working with overseas JDMs and component suppliers.

• Excellent analytical, project management, and reporting skills.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to manufacturing and supply chain operations in North America.

• Understanding of mechanical design cycles.

• Deep understanding of APAC (China +) manufacturing ecosystems and regional logistics.

• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g., RBA, carbon footprint analysis).

Sesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome all qualified applicants, embracing diversity in race, gender, identity, orientation, ability, and more. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities—contact [email protected] for assistance.

Full-time Employee Benefits:

• 401k matching

• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits

• Unlimited PTO and sick time

• Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA)

Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers