Sr. Global Supply Manager I at Samsara — Remote North America

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

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