Strategic Sourcing Manager, PCBA/FPCA
Description
Meta's Reality Labs hardware organization is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to own printed circuit board (PCB/PCBA) and flexible printed circuit (FPC/FPCA) sourcing and supply strategy for next-generation consumer electronics and wearable devices. In this role you will own supplier strategy and commercial execution for PCB and FPC components across Meta's hardware portfolio, including AR/VR headsets, smart glasses, and other wearable platforms. Flex has shifted from a bare-board commodity to a small-scale final assembly operation, and the portfolio has grown accordingly, driven by SKU proliferation, rising layer counts, tightening trace/space geometries, and significant electrical content carried on each assembly. you will influence design decisions early, align supplier technology roadmaps to our programs, and build a supply base resilient enough to absorb a constrained capacity market.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute PCB and FPC sourcing strategies aligned to Meta's hardware product roadmap across AR/VR and wearable device programs Own supplier identification, qualification, and selection for PCB, FPC, and rigid-flex assemblies used in wearable and miniaturized form factors Drive cross-functional alignment across hardware engineering, electrical engineering, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing operations to hit new product introduction milestones for PCB and FPC components Manage strategic supplier relationships, including technology roadmap reviews, capacity planning, and long-term supply agreements with PCB and FPC partners Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, tooling, NRE, and contractual terms to optimize total cost of ownership Own supply planning across a high-variant PCB and FPC portfolio, forecasting at the sub-component BOM level rather than bare board, and securing capacity and long-lead material commitments against Tier 4 and Tier 5 lead times Set buffer and inventory strategy with suppliers and planning partners to service demand upside within lead time while limiting stranded-inventory exposure on configuration variants Build and maintain should-cost models at the panel, layer-count, and material level, and drive year-over-year cost reduction Identify and mitigate supply chain risk across PCB and FPC commodities, including allocation exposure, laminate and copper lead times, and stranded-inventory liability from demand shifts, and develop contingency strategies that protect program continuity Benchmark PCB and FPC manufacturing technologies, materials, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions and influence internal design-for-manufacturability standards Partner with hardware engineering to influence stack-up design, material selection, and flex routing decisions that improve manufacturability, cost, and supply resilience Contribute to broader commodity strategy by sharing market intelligence, supplier performance data, and technology insights across the hardware sourcing team Leverage AI tools and agentic workflows to automate and scale commodity coverage
Qualifications
6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or commodity management with a focus on PCB, FPC/FPCA, or related electronic interconnect technologies Experience leading cross-functional teams through new product introduction and product development for consumer electronics or wearable hardware programs Experience developing and executing supplier strategies including technology evaluation, qualification, commercial negotiation, and long-term relationship management Experience identifying supply chain risks and developing mitigation strategies across complex, multi-program hardware portfolios Experience building cost models and driving cost reduction on a technical commodity Experience with supply and capacity planning on long-lead technical commodities, including forecasting, buffer strategy, and managing constrained allocation Experience communicating sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and program status to technical and business stakeholders at multiple levels of an organization Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Experience managing high-SKU-count portfolios where color, configuration, or regional variants multiply unique part numbers Background in hardware engineering or manufacturing process engineering that supports design-for-manufacturability collaboration with PCB and FPC suppliers Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Familiarity with PCB and flex manufacturing processes Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Experience sourcing for miniaturized or wearable consumer electronics, including rigid-flex and high-density interconnect designs Experience managing suppliers with manufacturing operations in Asia, including supplier development and capacity ramp activities
Compensation: $140,000/year to $198,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits