Mechanics Sourcing Manager
Oura, Finland
Job Description
Our mission at Oura is empowering every individual to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products, the Oura Ring and its accompanying apps, help our global community gain a deeper understanding of their health, lifestyle, and sleep quality, which we believe are foundational to living a healthy, fulfilled life.
For us, empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we work to promote work-life balance and ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work both in and out of the office.
As we continue scaling, we are in search of a seasoned Mechanics Sourcing Manager, to strengthen our sourcing team. This is an essential role in ensuring Oura’s end-to-end operational excellence in sourcing management from concepting phases to high volume mass production and securing supply of materials and components in volatile market conditions.
As the Mechanical Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for driving the sourcing activities related to mechanical materials, components and assemblies for our operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and suppliers, to ensure the required technology access and timely delivery of high-quality mechanical parts and materials.
What You will do:
- Establish yourself as an effective and trustworthy sourcing amp; supply chain professional throughout Oura internal teams and Oura’s supply base.
- Work as a key member of the sourcing team, with focus on Strategic Mechanics Sourcing Management amp; complex supply chain projects.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define and communicate technical specifications and requirements to suppliers
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies and initiatives for mechanical components and materials, considering factors such as business requirements, quality, cost, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
- Identify, evaluate, onboard and contract new suppliers that can provide access for the most competitive technologies required for Oura products
- Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and audits to assess quality, delivery, and overall supplier capabilities and performance
- Work closely with operations to ensure the availability of mechanical components and materials to meet production schedules
- Monitor market trends and technological advancements in the supplier landscape and provide recommendations to leverage them for the benefit of Oura products.
- Mitigate potential supply chain risks by implementing appropriate risk management strategies and contingency plans.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier information, pricing, contracts, and performance metrics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in mechanics sourcing, with engineering experience being an advantage
- Strong knowledge of mechanical technologies, materials, manufacturing and assemblies
- Extensive and established global industry network of suppliers and professionals
- Proven experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies, scouting the right partners, conducting supplier evaluations, and negotiating contracts.
- Excellent teamworking, coordination, communication and interpersonal skills. Problem solver who is always able to find a way to co-operate.
- Proficiency in using sourcing and procurement software and tools.
- Willingness to travel as required by Oura business to supplier and manufacturing sites, domestic and international
- A team player, with a focus on continuous improvement who makes people around better
What we offer:
- A competitive salary and equity
- Lunch benefit
- Wellness and massage benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborative, smart teammates
- An Oura ring of your own
- Personal learning and development program
- Wellness Time Off
- Latest equipment of choice
If this sounds like the next step for you, please send us your application and CV latest by July 30th. We will start reviewing the applications and interviewing mid July onwards.
Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, socioeconomic status,