Purchasing Manager

About Us 

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market, and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 3,600+ associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  

Shark Ninja is looking to expedite the development of its medical product supply chain.  This role is responsible for commercial aspects of finished goods sourcing and component sourcing, procurement, including finding new vendors/technologies, supply chain development, maintenance of existing vendors and their development; sub-supplier procurement, consolidation management; with the aim to deliver the right quality product at the right time at the right cost.

• Sourcing, Develop and manage relationships with existing OEM suppliers, including negotiating NDAs, supply agreements, pricing, cost management, performance management, volume rebates, and coordinating after-sales services
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize supply chain operations
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop new products/projects, identify potential risks and develop mitigation plans
• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
• Overall OEM's Performance Management
• Actively source key component suppliers locally and overseas including managing RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
• Pricing and costing activities for ongoing supply
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.

Medical Product Industry Supply Chain Knowledge

• Knowledge of the LED, Hydration and General Beauty / Medical product industry within APAC
• Relationships with relevant OEM
• Knowledge of import / export compliance regulations for different regions for medical products, including topicals
• Knowledge of FDA, MDR and other regulatory requirements

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Participates in cross-functional meetings and clearly expresses procurement needs
• Proactively resolves cross-functional conflicts and aligns priorities
• Leads cross-functional reviews to enhance execution consistency

Team Leadership

• Proactively learns and helps newcomers integrate; contributes to team knowledge base
• Guides new hires or interns and leads small project groups

Project Delivery

• Tracks delivery progress; supports material readiness for EVT/DVT/MP phases
• Coordinates with PD/ENG/QA to meet delivery milestones and proactively identifies risks
• Leads procurement delivery planning for key projects and ensures on-time supplier performance

Cost Management

• Tracks CBOM and quotations; supports VAVE and cost comparison analysis
• Performs initial should-cost analysis, identifies price anomalies and proposes improvements
• Leads detailed material cost breakdowns and transparent cost communication with suppliers

Supplier Management

• Maintains daily supplier relationships, tracks performance, and resolves routine issues
• Leads onboarding and contracting of new suppliers; handles disputes and compliance risks
• Selects/optimizes key suppliers and establishes performance appraisal and incentive mechanisms

Strategic Sourcing

• Understands basic procurement processes and cost structures of raw materials or finished goods; able to conduct inquiries, comparisons, and preliminary analysis
• Plans sourcing based on business needs; conducts cost analysis and leads initial negotiations
• Develops & leads category sourcing strategies, leads key supplier negotiations, and achieves cost-saving targets

• Proficient in verbal and written English; This role will be expected to communicate with both Chinese and Overseas suppliers independently – English skills are deemed important to enable this communication.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices.
• A self-starter who shows initiative and able to work independently to move forward.
• A team player, who can build cross functional alignment.
• Skilled in Computer languages such as Microsoft Office, and Project

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company—you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products—we'll disrupt entire markets.  

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. 

Learn more about us:  
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary 

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