NPI Materials Manager

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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Material Manager to drive operational excellence for the Supply Chain Team. From concept through early production ramp up,  you will be responsible for orchestrating all material activities. You will be the focal point for cross-functional teams relating to NPI materials, BOM risk and COGS. With your passion, you will help to define the future of how Pure Storage scales and supports its global demand. 

SHOULD YOU ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE...

• Drive material and supply chain readiness for NPI builds from concept phase to production handoff, partnering with cross functional teams.
• Accountable for material clear to build for proto and early production ramp up, review material readiness with CM/ODMs and drive proper actions to mitigate risks and close shortages.
• Influence sourcing decision based on total cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality and terms and conditions
• Manage and communicate material risks and trade-offs on new product development
• Conduct BOM Risk Analysis and identify/escalate sourcing issues (obsolescence, RoHS compliance, sole/single/dual source, long lead time, etc.)
• NPI COGS management: validate cost BOMs, review and approve quotes, track changes, drive actions to optimize COGS,, transition to standard cost model, etc. 
• Manage to avoid excess and obsolete; report and disposition during NPI phase
• Work with CM/ODM and x-functional teams to ensure a smooth transition and pipeline of NPI materials to sustaining.
• PO management to support NPI or qualification builds - create, review, follow up, expedite, close up, etc. 
• Drive process improvement initiatives through cross functional collaboration to ensure efficiencies at scale.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM…

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related Operations discipline
• Minimum 8 years of materials, logistics and/or planning experience, including with MRP systems, preferably with a contract manufacturer, in an electronics-based industry.
• Soft skills to appropriately influence and build trust with cross functional team members
• Track record of taking end-to-end ownership, solving problems and successfully delivering results and has an unrelenting tenacity to get things done.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, rapidly growing environment. In addition, you bring fun to the work environment.
• Strong analytical skills with an accurate attention to detail, drive data-based decisions.

You will be based in Santa Clara. As this is an office-centric role, you are expected to be present in the office for 3 days a week. As outlined in Pure's Hybrid Work Policy, there will be variations over periods of

 

The annual base salary range is: $119,000 - USD $179,000. Salary ranges are determined based on role, level and location. For positions open to candidates in multiple geographical locations, the base salary range is reflective of the