Sourcing Manager

Marshall Group is the audio, tech, and design powerhouse uniting musicians and music lovers through genre-breaking innovation. Our flagship brand, Marshall, is uniquely positioned with over 60 years of rock ‘n’ roll attitude on stage, at home, and on the go. Our iconic products are brought to life by a dedicated team of 800 passionate employees and sold in over 90 markets worldwide.

What you’ll do:

As Sourcing Manager, you will play a central role in selecting and managing Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) and key suppliers—particularly in the battery and energy components space. You’ll help shape our sourcing strategy across core commodities, enabling efficient product lifecycles and robust commercial and legal frameworks.

You’ll work closely with product, engineering, and commercial teams, from early business case ideation to product launch, ensuring the right suppliers are in place to meet quality, cost, and sustainability goals.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing strategies aligned with our product roadmap and supplier footprint
• Drive battery and component sourcing with a focus on cost, quality, and availability
• Engage directly in product development, contributing to early-stage design and supplier integration
• Own supplier relationships, acting as the first escalation point for issue resolution
• Oversee RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations
• Champion ESG standards, compliance, and long-term supplier performance
• Conduct strategic business reviews and ensure alignment across internal stakeholders
• Continuously optimize the supplier portfolio to meet evolving product needs

Who we’re looking for:

• Proven ability to negotiate complex supplier deals
• A data-driven approach to problem-solving
• Solid grasp of cost drivers, risk management, and global supply markets
• Confidence working cross-functionally and influencing at all levels
• Familiarity with contract law, procurement best practices, and compliance frameworks
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to lead change

You probably have the following experiences & skills:

• 2+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Hands-on experience with battery sourcing is a plus
• A strong business mindset, with an ability to connect sourcing with broader commercial goals
• Technical understanding of manufacturing or hardware development
• A degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent (Master’s preferred)
• Fluency in English; Mandarin is a plus

Our pledge:

We thrive to foster an inclusive workplace and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We firmly believe that Marshall thrives when our employees do, leading to better experiences for our consumers.

We encourage applications from all over the world. To enable transitioning from another country for a role at Marshall, we offer re-location support. This support is tailored for each role but always includes visa/work permit application, local authority registration, and home finding service. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Does this sound like you?

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Zound is the team behind the most exciting brands in audio electronics: Urbanears, Marshall and adidas. We design and develop headphones and speakers and we champion the human perspective in tech. Armed with a genuine passion for the things that resonate we challenge the status quo in our industry with a little bit of Zound magic.

We are a global company with offices in Stockholm (HQ), New York, London, Paris, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Behind the scenes, we’re a team of hard-working, fun-loving, problem-solving, easy-going, creative people. And we’re here to bring life to sound.