Team Lead, GCM, Ring

Ring is seeking a forward-looking and strategic Manager, Global Commodity Management (GCM) to lead our critical component sourcing and supplier relationship management function. As Ring's product roadmap expands rapidly, this leader will be responsible for elevating the GCM team from an operational sourcing function to a strategic partner driving long-term supply chain resilience, cost leadership, and technology alignment.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in consumer electronics (CE) sourcing and supplier negotiations, combined with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and provide strategic direction. This role requires strong leadership presence, the ability to thrive in ambiguity, and a proactive mindset to build scalable sourcing strategies that anticipate future needs.

Key job responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the GCM team, lifting its focus from transactional sourcing to long-term strategic planning.
- Provide clear structure, frameworks, and guidance that enable the team to anticipate business needs and scale with Ring's growth.
- Strategic Sourcing & Long-Term Planning
- Define and execute a multi-year commodity strategy that aligns with Ring's rapidly expanding product roadmap.
- Build a future-proof supply base through geographic diversification, and early supplier engagement on new technologies.
- Anticipate long-run supply chain risks and create mitigation strategies before they impact business operations.

Supplier Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain executive-level partnerships with top-tier suppliers to secure priority access, best-in-class components, and collaborative innovation.
- Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers to ensure alignment on cost, quality, delivery, and roadmap readiness.

Cost & Contract Negotiation
- Lead complex contract and price negotiations, ensuring optimal commercial outcomes for Ring.
- Drive structured cost reduction initiatives while maintaining supplier capability and product quality.

Business Communication & Executive Influence
- Deliver clear, data-backed recommendations to senior executives, shaping sourcing and investment decisions.
- Serve as a thought leader, representing the GCM function at executive forums across Ring and Amazon.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
- Introduce scalable tools, processes, and analytics that enhance decision-making and efficiency across the team.
- Monitor supplier performance and enforce structured improvement programs where required.
- Stay ahead of global market trends, technology shifts, and regulatory changes to guide long-term planning.

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- Solid experience in strategic sourcing, global commodity management, or supplier management within the consumer electronics (CE) industry.
- Strong track record in long-term strategic planning, beyond day-to-day sourcing execution.
- Proven success in supplier negotiations and contract management at a global scale.
- 5+ years of people management experience, with demonstrated ability to grow and elevate teams in global business environment.
- Excellent professional communication skills in English (written and verbal), with strong executive presence.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate ambiguity with a proactive, strategic mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
- Experience with critical CE components sourcing
- Deep knowledge of international trade dynamics, tariffs, compliance, and risk management.
- Track record of implementing scalable tools or digital platforms for supplier/commodity management.
- Strong analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

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