Senior Sourcing Manager (Silicon / Sensors)

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped 2.5 million people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

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 ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. 

We are looking for a Sourcing Manager (Silicon / Sensors) to drive strategic sourcing deliverables. The position requires the ability to work cross-functionally with supply chain, engineering, science, product, finance, and legal teams, as well externally with suppliers and contract manufacturers. The role demands strong analytical and critical thinking, effective negotiation abilities, a solid technical understanding of silicon component technology and manufacturing, and the flexibility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

What you will do: 

• Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies for custom and high-complexity silicon components, with deep consideration for device architecture, electrical and mechanical constraints, lifecycle cost modeling, and manufacturability
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging silicon technologies, assess market trends, and forecast future supply and demand
• Align sourcing roadmaps with product development timelines, NPI phases, and long-range technology forecasts
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with hardware, software, firmware, product, and design by aligning architectural decisions and technical requirements with supply chain strategy ensuring feasible, compliant, and cost-effective product solutions

• Develop and execute silicon sourcing strategies for custom and advanced silicon components (e.g., SiPs, SoCs, PMICs, sensors, memory) used in next-generation wearable consumer electronics, considering factors such as business requirements, quality, cost, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
• Lead supplier engagements to identify and qualify new technologies and suppliers, build strong relationships with key silicon vendors, and negotiate competitive contracts and development agreements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product management, engineering, and operations to define silicon requirements, ensure timely delivery, and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Drive innovation by identifying and evaluating novel silicon solutions that enable 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 silicon components.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in silicon sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management.
• Champion sustainability initiatives throughout the silicon supply chain, including energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, and responsible sourcing.
• Work closely with engineering and operations to ensure the availability of materials to meet development and production schedules. 
• Contribute to continuous development of Oura sourcing working practices

This is a hybrid role, the candidate should be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to come into the office 2-3 days per week.

Requirements

We would love to have you on our team if you have:

• 7+ years of work experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a strong focus on electronics components (specifically silicon and/or sensors)
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience with hardware architecting and product development for consumer electronics products, with a significant focus on embedded systems and low-power design 
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field, Master’s Degree a plus
• Proven experience in sourcing and negotiating contracts with semiconductor manufacturers

• Strong understanding of semiconductor technology and industry trends
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering and hardware design principles
• Familiarity with electronic design and manufacturing processes (e.g., EDA tools, assembly, testing)
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong project ma