What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Sauron?
Who We Are
Sauron protects your family and home, bringing the innovations of autonomous robots and self-driving cars to residential security. Our team is led by veteran entrepreneurs and roboticists, alumni of Zipline, Tesla, Apple, and Google. Sauron has raised an $22M seed round led by A* and Atomic with participation from other leading venture capital firms and angel investors, including 8VC and Flock Safety CEO Garret Langley.
The Role | Supply Chain Management
Sauron is creating a new paradigm in how homeowners interact with their properties and security systems. As the first member of our supply chain management team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the commercial efforts for hardware elements of our security systems. You will drive the vendor and contract manufacturer survey, selection, and negotiation process, own the commercial agreements with our supply chain partners, manage those relationships, and play a pivotal role in ensuring that we are producing high quality, commercially viable hardware products. You will work alongside cross-functional teams including product design, electrical engineering, and our installation team to deliver world-class products.
We Value
Sauron protects your family and home, bringing the innovations of autonomous robots and self-driving cars to residential security. Our team is led by veteran entrepreneurs and roboticists, alumni of Zipline, Tesla, Apple, and Google. Sauron has raised an $22M seed round led by A* and Atomic with participation from other leading venture capital firms and angel investors, including 8VC and Flock Safety CEO Garret Langley.
The Role | Supply Chain Management
Sauron is creating a new paradigm in how homeowners interact with their properties and security systems. As the first member of our supply chain management team, you will play a pivotal role in leading the commercial efforts for hardware elements of our security systems. You will drive the vendor and contract manufacturer survey, selection, and negotiation process, own the commercial agreements with our supply chain partners, manage those relationships, and play a pivotal role in ensuring that we are producing high quality, commercially viable hardware products. You will work alongside cross-functional teams including product design, electrical engineering, and our installation team to deliver world-class products.
We Value
- Collaboration, teamwork, and creative thinking.
- Taking ownership over the full product experience from installation through customer interaction and lifecycle reliability.
- Test-driven, evidence-based development and hands-on, rapid validation.
- Collaborative and honest relationships with our internal and external partners.
- Identifying, evaluating, and onboarding domestic and international vendors and suppliers aligned with our elevated quality standards, technical capability requirements, and operational needs.
- Leading the sourcing, vetting, and ongoing relationship management with contract manufacturers to ensure alignment on quality, timelines, and scalability.
- Driving cost-effective and value-driven commercial negotiations with suppliers and manufacturers while maintaining quality and service expectations.
- Building and nurturing long-term partnerships across the supply chain ecosystem, becoming the primary point of contact for all operational vendors and CM partners.
- Continuously evaluating supply chain performance, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing improvements to enhance agility, reduce costs, and ensure product excellence.
- Working closely with Product, Engineering, and Finance teams to align supply chain strategies with company objectives and product roadmaps.
- 8 years of experience in supply chain management (GSM), sourcing, or operations, preferably within consumer electronics or hardware startups.
- Proven track record in managing contract manufacturers and global vendor relationships.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation startup environment.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and supply chain tools.
- Experience in luxury goods, high-end consumer electronics, or premium home products.
- Background in international logistics or hardware launch cycles.
- Experience as the first member of a supply chain management team and with establishing infrastructure, toolsets, and operational norms.
- Familiarity with camera, audio, and kinematic control hardware.
