Senior Manager, Manufacturing and Sourcing

At Nex, we move fast. As a dynamic, growth-oriented hardware startup, we need a manufacturing & sourcing leader who thrives in ambiguity, is excited by building systems from the ground up, and is ready to scale global operations alongside product growth. This is a unique opportunity to shape how we produce, source, and deliver products worldwide — and to build core infrastructure that will support Nex’s future for years to come.

• Support global manufacturing strategy in managing major suppliers (EMS/ODM), including performance reviews, capacity planning, QBRs, and commercial execution.
• Execute sourcing for assigned finished goods, accessories, and components, ensuring cost competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with manufacturing partners and their upstream supply chain across Mexico and Asia.
• Drive production planning, on-time delivery, output volume, yield, and quality.

• Track product costs (BOM, manufacturing, landed, margins) for assigned suppliers; drive cost-down initiatives and negotiations.
• Drive supplier KPIs (OTD, yield, quality) and continuous improvements in cost and efficiency.
• Build resilience through dual sourcing and capacity planning for your portfolio.

• Design standardized processes, policies, and documentation to collect internal requirements (BOMs, forecasts, specs) from R&D, sales, operations.
• Create supplier onboarding frameworks, contract templates, SOPs, and compliance checklists to streamline execution.
• Develop tools/dashboards for supplier performance, inventory visibility, and risk tracking.

• Implement and maintain quality standards for assigned suppliers (incoming materials, in-process, final inspection, packaging).
• Oversee compliance (regulatory, safety, export/import), audit readiness, and corrective action processes.
• Ensure reliability, safety, and consistency across all products.

• Partner with engineering, product, quality, logistics, and finance to align on NPI ramps and volume growth.
• Mentor junior team members; escalate issues while owning tactical resolution in fast-paced startup environment.
• Coordinate with global sites (China, Mexico, etc.) for seamless execution.

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related; Master's/MBA preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in sourcing, global manufacturing operations or hardware supply chain (consumer electronics or related). Candidates with less experience may be considered for the Manager role.
• Proven track record managing contract manufacturers / EMS/ OEM / ODM / CM partners and supplier ecosystems.
• Experience working with factories in Asia or Latin America (Mexico preferred).
• Strong skills in cost modeling, BOM analysis, supplier negotiation, and margin optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — unafraid of ambiguity, able to wear many hats, and comfortable building new systems from scratch.

• Experience with high-volume hardware production and scaling operations.
• Background in sourcing for accessories, components, or multiple product SKUs.
• Familiarity with international logistics, compliance, tariffs, and global supply chain risk management.
• Experience working in startup or high-growth company environments.