Global Supply Manager, Hardware Procurement

Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square. After enabling anyone to take payments and never miss a sale, we saw sellers stymied by disparate, outmoded products and tools that wouldn't work together.

So we expanded into software and started building integrated, omnichannel solutions – to help sellers sell online, manage inventory, offer buy now, pay later functionality, book appointments, engage loyal buyers, and hire and pay staff. Across it all, we've embedded financial services tools at the point of sale, so merchants can access a business loan and manage their cash flow in one place. Afterpay furthers our goal to provide omnichannel tools that unlock meaningful value and growth, enabling sellers to capture the next generation shopper, increase order sizes, and compete at a larger scale.

Today, we are a partner to sellers of all sizes – large, enterprise-scale businesses with complex operations, sellers just starting, as well as merchants who began selling with Square and have grown larger over time. As our sellers grow, so do our solutions. There is a massive opportunity in front of us. We're building a significant, meaningful, and lasting business, and we are helping sellers worldwide do the same.

The Role

As a Global Supply Manager on the Hardware Operations team, you will be responsible for managing a variety of commodities across all of Block's Hardware portfolio. You will manage supplier business relationships which include pricing and contract negotiations, component quality, forecasting, and supply assurance. You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies from a wide variety of component manufacturers. You will report to the Global Supply Manager Lead.

This is a contract position for up to twelve months. You will be employed by one of Block's agency partners. Your pay benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment will be determined and handled by that agency. This contract position will not involve overseeing people

You Will

• Work cross-functionally with Product Design, Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Team and Operations to achieve best-in-class supplier selection and qualification
• Strategic Sourcing: vendor selection and relationship management, market intelligence on potential suppliers, monitoring vendor deliverables and schedules
• Supply management: work with suppliers to negotiate business terms and ensure Block receives the cost, quality and performance necessary for today's global market. Influence Block's product roadmap and sourcing decisions
• Manage global supply chain disruptions in real time with the support of an international team.
• Capacity planning, ramp readiness, yield, throughput improvement and issue resolution
• Cost Management: negotiate pricing, cost reductions, RFQs, benchmarking and cost modeling.
• Risk Management: Analyze technical and business risks and develop strategies for mitigation in a dynamic industry

You Have

• At least 6 + years of experience in Global Supply Management with a mechanical and module focus Data center infrastructure combined with consumer electronic background is a plus
• Develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape in mechanicals in order to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify changes in buyer and supplier leverage within core materials markets and use competitive dynamics to Square's advantage
• The ability to maintain and develop relationships within Block's internal teams and suppliers.
• Experience working in multi-national environments to accomplish outstanding goals
• A demonstrated ability to articulate complex manufacturing & supply chain concepts to business & engineering stakeholders
• Supply Chain Management degree, MS or BS Degree in related disciplines (EE/ME preferred), MBA is a plus
• Technical background is highly preferred
• Proven track record of meeting challenging organizational objectives
• Great attention to detail with strong written/verbal communication skills
• Exceptional analytical and Excel skills

We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page.