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The Square Global Supply Manager based in China is responsible for managing mechanical related commodities and custom parts in all of Square’s Hardware portfolio. This individual will manage supplier business relationships, component quality, forecasting, and supply assurance.

You will:

• Work cross-functionally with Industrial Design, Product Design Engineering, and Hardware Operations

• Own and manage the following areas:

• Strategic Sourcing: vendor selection and relationship management, market intelligence on potential suppliers, monitoring vendor deliverables and schedules.

• Build support: onsite management of any custom mechanical component development with our manufacturing partners, including in region logistical support on component deliveries when needed for tight schedules.

• Supply Management: demand forecasting, supply assurance and 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 strategy for mitigation in a dynamic industry.

• Drive yield improvements on cosmetic parts with supply chain partners

• Own and drive capacity plans for complex multi process/multi sub supplier custom components

• Be able to deep dive into quality/process controls at suppliers and ensure suppliers can achieve Square specifications

• Travel ~30% mostly within China, occasional international

You have:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, MBA a plus

• Ability to clearly communicate with internal and external partners.

• Engineering and Supply Chain Operations experience

• Deep understanding and experience with injection molding, stamped sheet-metals, die-casting, metal extrusion and CNC machining is required.  Some Electromechanical experience a plus.  

• Experience with fixture design and automated assembly methods.

• Knowledge of material selection and material customization.

• Understanding of Asian business culture; Mandarin Chinese language, spoken and written.

• Ability to travel within China and overseas.

At Square, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.