Ring is looking for a highly motivated and strategic Manager, for OEM/CM Business Team to lead our Contract Manufacturer (CM) management function within the Ring Business Management organization. This role is critical in driving end-to-end manufacturing strategies, managing external suppliers and CMs, and aligning global supply chain capabilities with Ring’s product roadmap.
The ideal candidate is a proven people leader with strong experience in the consumer electronics (CE) industry, adept at contract negotiations, cost management, and supplier performance optimization. This leader must demonstrate strong executive communication and influence, thrive in navigating business ambiguity, and operate with a strategic, solution-oriented mindset. With a leadership presence and fluency in English, this manager will build trust across global stakeholders while fostering a high-performing internal team.
Key job responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, providing structural guidance and fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Set clear priorities and ensure alignment of team execution with Ring’s business objectives.
Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Management
- Act as Ring’s primary executive interface with global Contract Manufacturers (CMs), managing relationships to ensure optimal production efficiency, cost, quality, and delivery.
- Lead CM selection, contract negotiation, and performance management processes across new product introductions (NPI) and sustaining products.
- Build and maintain strategic, trust-based partnerships with external suppliers and CMs to support Ring’s long-term growth and innovation pipeline.
Cost & Contract Negotiation
- Drive effective contract negotiations to secure best-in-class commercial terms, optimizing cost, flexibility, and risk mitigation.
- Implement scalable cost reduction programs and efficiency initiatives to enhance supply chain competitiveness.
Strategic & Operational Excellence
- Consolidate diverse internal stakeholder requirements (Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Product, Quality) into actionable CM strategies.
- Oversee strategic RFQs, manufacturing footprint optimization, and technology readiness assessments to ensure alignment with Ring’s product roadmap.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, tariffs, country-of-origin regulations, and evolving global business dynamics to inform CM strategies.
Business Communication & Influence
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful executive-level communications and business documents.
- Influence stakeholders across Amazon’s global ecosystem with data-driven insights and well-structured proposals.
Adaptability & Innovation
- Embrace uncertainty and business changes with agility, maintaining a solution-oriented and strategic mindset.
- Identify and adopt scalable tools, systems, and processes to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.
The ideal candidate is a proven people leader with strong experience in the consumer electronics (CE) industry, adept at contract negotiations, cost management, and supplier performance optimization. This leader must demonstrate strong executive communication and influence, thrive in navigating business ambiguity, and operate with a strategic, solution-oriented mindset. With a leadership presence and fluency in English, this manager will build trust across global stakeholders while fostering a high-performing internal team.
Key job responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, providing structural guidance and fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Set clear priorities and ensure alignment of team execution with Ring’s business objectives.
Supplier & Contract Manufacturer Management
- Act as Ring’s primary executive interface with global Contract Manufacturers (CMs), managing relationships to ensure optimal production efficiency, cost, quality, and delivery.
- Lead CM selection, contract negotiation, and performance management processes across new product introductions (NPI) and sustaining products.
- Build and maintain strategic, trust-based partnerships with external suppliers and CMs to support Ring’s long-term growth and innovation pipeline.
Cost & Contract Negotiation
- Drive effective contract negotiations to secure best-in-class commercial terms, optimizing cost, flexibility, and risk mitigation.
- Implement scalable cost reduction programs and efficiency initiatives to enhance supply chain competitiveness.
Strategic & Operational Excellence
- Consolidate diverse internal stakeholder requirements (Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Product, Quality) into actionable CM strategies.
- Oversee strategic RFQs, manufacturing footprint optimization, and technology readiness assessments to ensure alignment with Ring’s product roadmap.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, tariffs, country-of-origin regulations, and evolving global business dynamics to inform CM strategies.
Business Communication & Influence
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful executive-level communications and business documents.
- Influence stakeholders across Amazon’s global ecosystem with data-driven insights and well-structured proposals.
Adaptability & Innovation
- Embrace uncertainty and business changes with agility, maintaining a solution-oriented and strategic mindset.
- Identify and adopt scalable tools, systems, and processes to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.