Jaimi Steen

Global Sourcing Manager @Sonos, Inc.

Boston, MA, US

Develops and implements sourcing strategies for memory, all power IC’s (amplifiers, regulators, linear, logic, etc.), sensors, microphones, LEDS, and other electrical commodities· Manages $80M+ in spending and 25+ supplier relationships· Builds and advances commodity strategies to support commercial, technical and business needs· Leads executive business reviews with internal/external stakeholders to review supplier performance and future opportunities· Negotiates pricing and supplier agreements to maximize efficiency and drive down costs to meet strategic initiatives · Collaborates with engineers, product creation/realization leaders, and other technical teams early in the program to understand business requirements so that a clear strategic direction and competitive advantage can be established· Builds robust supply chains based off product requirements so that long-term risks can be reduced · Analyzes market trends to understand costs, reduce risks, and protect supply to be able to build profitable growth opportunities· Brainstorms with sustaining engineering teams to proactively look for opportunities for cost reductions· Works closely with material planners and CM/JDM partners to reduce any supply chain risks throughout each phase of a build · Builds new processes within Sonos to enhance current practices for long term growth and sustainability

Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School

Bachelor's degree

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Master’s Degree