Strategic Purchasing Manager

About the role

Arlo is seeking a Strategic Purchasing Manager to lead ODM sourcing, cost management, and supplier relationships across the product lifecycle. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure market‑competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery for all projects.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate and execute Arlo’s ODM sourcing and management strategies.
• Negotiate with key suppliers on cost, terms, supply, and quality.
• Own the RFQ process and partner with engineering, planning, finance, and legal to select components and ODMs.
• Provide market research, early supplier engagement, and cost benchmarking for product concepts and roadmaps.
• Develop and drive cost‑reduction strategies to meet NPI launch targets.
• Maintain product cost and ODM performance throughout the product life cycle.
• Lead negotiations on contract terms, material cost, and total cost of ownership.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risk, and act as escalation point for critical issues.

Required profile

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or purchasing within a technology‑driven environment.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and influence decision‑making.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on cost optimization and risk management.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the procurement strategy of a fast‑growing smart‑home company.
• Collaborative, diverse, and performance‑driven culture.
• Access to innovative AI‑ and CV‑powered products and technologies.