Senior Sourcing Manager, Battery

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Key Responsibilities

Develop sourcing strategies for complex custom batteries in next gen wearables (lithium ion, solid state, thin film), balancing safety, quality, cost, lead times, and supplier capabilities.

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OperationsOtherSourcing ManagerProcurement & PurchasingSupply Sourcing Manager

Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.

Empowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office.

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager (Battery) to own end-to-end supplier and commodity strategy for Oura’s battery category. You will be the primary commercial decision‑maker for battery cost, capacity, and supply continuity across NPI and sustaining, partnering closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and our Contract Manufacturers to deliver a resilient, cost‑optimized battery supply base.

Responsibilities

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→Develop sourcing strategies for complex custom batteries in next gen wearables (lithium ion, solid state, thin film), balancing safety, quality, cost, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
→Serve as commercial owner for battery tech, aligning cell selection, pack architecture, and requirements across HW, SW, FW, product, and design with supply strategy to deliver safe, compliant, cost-effective solutions.
→Lead supplier strategy to qualify new battery tech and vendors, build key partnerships, negotiate contracts, track performance, and drive improvement to ensure reliable supply.
→Own end‑to‑end supplier and commodity strategy for battery cells and packs, including supplier selection, commercial structures, capacity alignment, and long‑term roadmap positioning
→Act as the primary commercial decision‑maker for battery pricing, allocation, and trade‑offs across cost, risk, and supply continuity
→Lead RFQ processes, cost modeling, negotiations, and management of cost variances across all battery cost elements
→Drive disciplined supplier governance through structured QBRs/MBRs focused on capacity, clear‑to‑build readiness, delivery performance, quality, and cost
→Own lifecycle execution for Battery, from early architecture alignment and technology down‑select through mass production and sustaining, while shaping long‑term supply resilience and cost competitiveness
→Operate with urgency and ownership in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, balancing near‑term build needs with long‑term strategic cost and technology roadmaps

5+ years of work experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with a strong focus on battery components for consumer electronics
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, or related field; Master’s Degree a plus
Proven experience in negotiating commercials and a deep understanding of battery cost structures and should-cost modeling
Strong understanding of battery technology and industry trends (e.g., lithium-ion chemistries, cell design, safety standards, next-generation technologies such as solid-state and thin-film)
Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, can manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally