VP, Production Procurement

San Francisco, CA

We are seeking a results driven VP of Production Procurement which reports to the leader of Global Operations. You will have responsibility for hardware supply strategy, cost management and partner relationships through the end to end product life cycle.

In this role, you will:

Develop a team of supply chain professionals embedding Samsara’s cultural principles in the team - as a leader at Samsara, you will champion and role model our values and cultural principles as we scale globally: Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team
Create and deliver strategies that enable the Samsara supply chain to meet company growth objectives at the optimal service level, cost and quality
Direct and oversee a global organization's strategic sourcing and supplier management functions
Collaborate with cross functional teams to execute on customer requirements on time in full
Hire, develop and manage an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team that delivers results through active coaching and mentoring
Manage all aspects of supplier performance for quality, delivery, and cost including innovation and new product development
Develop policies and high-level objectives related to the selection and management of direct material suppliers and telecom providers
Build and maintain a strong business management system that scales with Samsara’s growth
Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Vision in predicting future business needs and determining objectives to achieve them

Minimum requirements for the role:

15-20 years of experience developing and managing supply chain organizations in high-growth, innovative and complex organizations, ideally having served as a leader for a public company / companies over their career
Knowledge of modern procurement practices and ability to define and implement infrastructure requirements that enable new organization capabilities
Understanding of hardware product development and telecom management preferably in the electronics industry
Ideal candidate has seen scale and has the ability to work at pace in a high-growth company and has a blend of startup and enterprise experience
Approach business problems from an inquisitive mindset, looking to question assumptions, bring creativity to solve problems, and has a strong goal and outcome orientation
Experience in supply strategy, sustainability, relationships and negotiations
Excellent communication both written and verbal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The position will require the individual to be responsible for the management, direction, coordination, performance, and evaluation of an assigned team and staff. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver total compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock units (RSUs). RSUs are awarded at hire and may be refreshed annually. Additionally, as a pay-for-performance company, there are additional RSU grant awards for top performers which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.

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 , job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$239,760—$299,700 USD

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background, race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, etc. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

US Only: Please note that Samsara’s COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all team members who will be meeting in person for business or working from one of our offices to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit regular testing. People who cannot be vaccinated for qualifying medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, and other legally protected categories, may request an accommodation.

Benefits

Full time employees receive an above market total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we have adopted a flexible way of working, enabling teams and individuals to do their best work, regardless of where they’re based. We value in-person collaboration and know a change of scenery and quiet space to work is welcomed from time to time, but also appreciate that the world of work has changed. Our offices remain open for those who prefer to collaborate or work in-office, but we also encourage fully remote applicants. As most roles are not required to be in the office, we are able to hire remotely where Samsara has an established presence. If a role is required to be in a certain location and candidates do not have work authorization for that location, Samsara will conduct an immigration assessment. If the role is not required to be in a specific location, Samsara will move forward with the remote location that works best for the business. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company.

Please note: Samsara does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Samsara employees.