Strategic Sourcing Manager- Hardware

About the Position

Strategic Sourcing Manager- Hardware

SumUp's Manufacturing & Supply Chain team is looking for a dedicated Strategic Sourcing Manager- Hardware to join our Berlin, Germany office. This newly created role will focus on building supplier strategies, qualifying new partners, and negotiating deals to ensure reliable and cost-effective hardware production.

Team Description

SumUp's Manufacturing & Supply Chain team ensures hardware production is reliable and cost-effective. This team sources components, commodities, and raw materials for card readers and payment devices used by millions of small businesses worldwide. As new hardware projects ramp up and global supply markets remain unpredictable, this role will provide the strategic sourcing focus needed to build supplier strategies, qualify new partners, and negotiate deals that keep production running.

Responsibilities

• Define sourcing strategies for hardware commodities and raw materials, balancing cost, quality, supply continuity, and scalability.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, and selection through RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, backed by competitive benchmarking.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, and contract terms to secure reliable, competitive supply agreements.
• Build and maintain a diversified, resilient supplier base, tracking performance and addressing risks such as single sourcing or capacity constraints.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams on new product introductions, cost reduction projects, and supplier audits.
• Own sourcing cost targets, track market trends and cost drivers, and report savings and performance to Finance.

Requirements

• Strong track record in strategic sourcing and supplier selection, ideally within hardware, electronics, or manufacturing.
• Confident commercial negotiation skills, with experience securing pricing, capacity, and contract terms that protect quality and supply continuity.
• Solid understanding of supplier contracts, commercial terms, and cost structures, including should-cost and total-cost-of-ownership analysis.
• Experience managing supplier performance through scorecards, reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to turn sourcing plans into results.

Why You Should Join SumUp

🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup.

🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced.

🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success.

📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education.

💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions.

🏖️ Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days.

🚵🏾‍♂️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidized office lunches.

🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service.

🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team.

About SumUp

Be empowered to do more that matters.

At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 39 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance, and customer relationships.

Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 4,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

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