Senior Direct Procurement Manager, Electronics

Roku•San Jose, CA

5d•$280,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Teamwork makes the stream work. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and we've set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love, enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku, you'll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. We're a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the team The Procurement team within Roku’s Operations organization is responsible for sourcing the components, manufacturing services, and operational partners that enable Roku’s hardware products, including streaming players, TVs, and accessories. The team works across the full product lifecycle—from early development and NPI through ramp and sustained production—ensuring competitive cost, reliable supply, and strong supplier performance. Procurement partners closely with Hardware Engineering, Product, Supply Chain Operations, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with product requirements, launch timelines, and business objectives. The team balances cost, quality, scalability, and risk in a fast-moving, consumer-focused environment. About the role We are seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement – Hardware, to lead an end-to-end sourcing strategy for Roku hardware products and manufacturing partners. This role owns commercial strategy, supplier performance, and cost structure across the product lifecycle, while influencing hardware architecture and manufacturing decisions early in development. The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in the hardware supply chain with strong business judgment, operational excellence, and the ability to lead in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. For California Only - The estimated annual base salary for this position is between $280,000 - $300,000 annually. Compensation packages are based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, skill set, certifications, and specific geographic location. This role is eligible for health insurance, equity awards, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, wellness benefits, and paid time off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
8+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience supporting hardware products
Proven track record negotiating complex hardware supply agreements at scale
Experience supporting NPI and production ramp in high-volume environments
People leadership experience with measurable team impact

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced technical degree
Experience in consumer electronics or similarly complex hardware systems
Deep familiarity with global suppliers, EMS/ODM partners, and component ecosystems
Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling and data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

Own category strategy for key hardware commodities and manufacturing partners, with full accountability for cost, supply continuity, and commercial outcomes
Lead supplier selection, RFx processes, and complex negotiations, including long-term agreements, capacity commitments, and risk-sharing models
Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements through should-cost modeling, design influence, and supplier innovation
Partner closely with Hardware Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing during NPI to influence component selection, architecture tradeoffs, and design-for-manufacturability
Ensure sourcing readiness for development builds, ramp, and high-volume production
Balance speed, cost, quality, and risk in high-visibility product launches
Establish clear supplier performance metrics across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness
Lead executive-level supplier engagements and business reviews
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, geopolitical exposure, and component lifecycle
Build and lead a high-performing procurement team with a strong ownership mindset
Set clear goals, metrics, and mechanisms to drive consistent results
Continuously improve sourcing processes, systems, and decision frameworks
Influence without authority across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal
Communicate clearly and concisely with senior leadership using data and structured narratives
Make high-judgment tradeoffs in ambiguous situations