Global Sourcing Specialist

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, AI-powered platform. A leader in cloud physical security, Verkada helps organizations strengthen safety and efficiency through one connected software platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.<br><br>Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including more than 100 companies in the Fortune 500, trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Founded in 2016, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices and 2,200+ full-time employees.</p></div><h3>About the Role</h3> <p>The Global Sourcing team is responsible for all direct procurement associated with our Hardware. Our scope includes all aspects of cost management from FATP to sub-tier supply chain suppliers as well as testing, certification, OPEX and CAPEX. Additionally we are the primary commercial relationship owner and manage all contracts. We leverage a fast paced dynamic development environment with first generation products typically moving from concept to customer delivery quickly. Many work streams are done in parallel across all teams to ensure high quality products are brought to market as soon as possible. </p> <p>As a Global Sourcing Specialist, you will support direct sourcing strategy and execution for a product line. This includes negotiating contracts, costs (BOM, MVA, Capex, Opex) for both system level and some individual commodities. You will interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders to bring products to market including finding, qualifying, and managing suppliers.</p> <p>This is a full-time, in-person role based in our San Mateo, CA office</p> <h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Support senior sourcing members with end to end hardware sourcing responsibilities for Verkada Product Line(s) during NPI and MP phases</li> <li>Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, etc. for various aspects of operation including cost management and margin analysis.</li> <li>Find and manage suppliers including relationship management, audits, and onboarding</li> <li>Collaborate with and influence cross functional teams to deliver new products</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What You Bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li>BS/MS in Engineering, Supply Chain or similar fields of study</li> <li>Internship experience delivering results on challenging hardware operations challenges</li> <li>Comfortable working across different time zones and attend meetings outside of traditional business hours</li> <li>Ability to travel up to 30%</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Employee Benefits</strong></h3> <p>Verkada is committed to fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans</li> <li>Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage</li> <li>Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options</li> <li>Expanded mental health support</li> <li>Paid parental leave policy fertility benefits</li> <li>Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time</li> <li>Professional development stipend</li> <li>Fertility Stipend </li> <li>Wellness/fitness benefits</li> <li>Healthy lunches provided daily</li> <li>Commuter benefits</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Additional Information</strong></h3> <ul> <li>You must be independently authorized to work in ... (truncated, view full listing at source)