Sr. Global Supply Manager I

About the role

We’re looking for a curious, analytical Electromechanical GSM to join our growing Supply Chain team. At Samsara, our Global Supply Managers do more than manage sourcing—they drive collaboration. You will drive coordination with our Engineering and Operations teams, ensuring our strategic partnerships are as innovative as the technology we build.

What you’ll do

• Partner: Act as the primary link between external vendors and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution and supply continuity.
• Negotiate: Own the bottom line through proactive cost-modeling, process improvements, and design-for-cost changes.
• Build: Support Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) by delivering data-driven insights that keep our supply chain resilient, high-quality, and ready for the future.

This is a remote position open to candidates based in North America. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role.

You should apply if

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.

What you will be responsible for

• Lead sourcing of electromechanical components such as, cables, connectors, batteries and other electromechanical components.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams on sourcing strategy, market analysis and conducting trade-off analysis reviews and supplier roadmaps with engineers
• Evaluate, assess, develop and manage supply base to enable quick prototype deployment from new product development, introduction to scalable production with JDM partners
• Provide insights on industry best in class technology and manufacturing options with optimized supply chain setup for total cost ownership
• Negotiate contracts and source alternative suppliers as needed to mitigate risk
• Analyze supplier spend, capacity and develop overall supplier negotiation and engagement strategies
• Champion sourcing activities and support value engineering projects to improve part quality and reduce cost
• Negotiate and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers
• Conduct market research and maintain a working knowledge of current business trends, including industry changes, cost drivers, global pricing and market conditions
• Influence and drive collaboration between cross-functional stakeholders to identify cost savings opportunities optimizing design, materials, and processes
• Synthesize and communicate supply chain findings and risks to internal teams
• Proactively identify and resolve potential sourcing gaps to drive program execution
• Create should-cost models and collaborate with vendors to alternative cost-effective solutions
• Provide cost analytics, intelligence and insights across related Bills of Material components and CapEx
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role

• 5+ years of experience in global supply chain and/or strategic sourcing
• Solid organizational skills, including: attention to detail, prioritization, and triage of complicated issues
• Ability to dive deep into understanding strategic insights and commodity trends
• Advanced analytical skills, expertise in should-costing and leading complex negotiations
• Ability to translate data into insights and craft executive presentations
• Self-motivated, proactive, creative, and critical problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working with international supply base partners at executive levels
• Ability to work in fast-paced, ambiguous settings
• Experience collaborating and working cross-functionally with Engineering and Product teams
• Preferred experience in electromechanical commodities including cables and connectors
• BS minimum in a relevant analytical field e.g. Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary$111,562.50—$187,500 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

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