Supply Chain Manager

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

Snap’s camera supports real friendships through visual communication, self expression and storytelling. Moving forward, our camera will play a transformative role in how people experience the world around them, combining what they see in the real world, with all that’s available to them in the digital world.

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our GSM team at Snap Inc! 

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager with deep experience supporting volume production environments, managing both direct and indirect materials, and owning logistics while understanding and complying with import/export laws in EMEA. 

You will: 

• Own end‑to‑end supply chain execution for a high‑volume manufacturing facility, ensuring continuity of supply, cost control, and operational excellence.

• Lead sourcing and supplier management for direct materials (production BOM) and indirect materials including jigs, fixtures, tooling, MRO, and factory consumables.

• Partner with materials planning to execute sourcing strategies aligned with volume ramp, capacity planning, and lifecycle transitions (Proto to MP).

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and benchmarking.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management to support uptime, yield, and throughput targets.

• Own and support Procure-to-Pay for R&D and HVM in Abingdon and manage daily activities of a dedicated Accenture support team.

• Establish and continuously improve SCM processes suitable for a regulated, high‑volume manufacturing environment.

• Lead supplier performance management, including delivery, quality, cost, and compliance metrics.

• Partner with Warehousing and GSM team on logistics strategy including inbound and outbound freight, Incoterms selection, carrier management, and lead‑time optimization.

• Ensure compliance with EMEA import/export regulations, customs requirements, VAT, duties, and trade controls.

• Assist GSM team and stakeholders as the supply chain interface for supplier due diligence and quarterly scorecard reviews.

• Travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5–10%) to support suppliers and manufacturing operations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of high‑volume manufacturing supply chains.

• Demonstrated expertise in direct and indirect material sourcing.

• Logistics expertise, including freight management, Incoterms, lead‑time optimization, and carrier negotiations.

• Working knowledge of EMEA import/export laws, customs processes, VAT, and trade compliance.

• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify risk, and drive corrective actions.

• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive change in fast‑paced environments.

• Experience developing suppliers and managing performance in regulated or quality‑critical manufacturing environments.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of experience supporting hardware manufacturing, preferably in medium‑to‑high volume production.

• Hands‑on experience with procurement, logistics and supplier management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations.

• Professional certification such as CSCP, CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent.

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations. 

• Prior experience scaling from R&D into mass production.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!