Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Universal Audio · Remote (Domestic USA); Scotts Valley, California
Posted 7 days ago · $150,000 - $170,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 days Universal Audio's roles stay open a median of 27 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Universal Audio's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Universal Audio
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 6 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Universal Audio's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Universal Audio.
About this role
The Director of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing at Universal Audio is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring material availability to support the company's growth. This role involves leading negotiations, optimizing inventory policies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring a procurement team. The position requires a strategic mindset to transition tactical material management into a comprehensive sourcing engine.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Universal Audio as an employer.
What you need
- 4+ years in a senior management or director-level role leading strategic sourcing and material planning teams
- 10+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management experience within high-tech hardware, audio electronics, or consumer electronics manufacturing
- Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and PLM software (e.g., Arena)
- Strong contract law knowledge and advanced financial/analytical modeling skills
- Demonstrated success managing Contract Manufacturers (CMs/ODMs) globally
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent
Nice to have
- MBA or APICS/CPIM certification preferred
What you get
- Profit sharing
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K Safe Harbor Contribution
- Stock Options
- Flexible time-off (PTO/Sick Leave/Company Holiday Time-off)
Worth weighing
- Remote position available, but candidates near Scotts Valley, CA are preferred
- No specific mention of team size or structure for the procurement team
- Salary range provided, but base pay varies based on location
Summarised from Universal Audio's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Universal Audio on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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