Job DescriptionPosition SummaryManages an assigned portfolio of printed circuit board (PCB) suppliers and sourcing activities as a senior individual contributor. Develops and executes sourcing and negotiation plans, supports regional category strategy, delivers cost and working-capital objectives, and coordinates supplier performance and risk mitigation with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and global Purchasing. Resolves complex commercial and supply issues within delegated authority and provides subject-matter guidance without direct people-management responsibility.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Supplier Management- Senior individual contributor for PCB purchasing in North America.
- Owns an assigned PCB supplier and purchasing-volume portfolio.
- Leads RFQ/RFP activities for assigned PCB commodities and projects, including supplier selection, sourcing decisions, contract execution, and system documentation.
- Analyzes total cost, capacity, technology, quality, logistics, and risk to recommend sourcing strategies and suppliers.
- Executes competitive sourcing, negotiations, contracting, and cost-reduction activities.
Commercial Management & Financial Performance- Prepares fact-based negotiation strategies and negotiates pricing, productivity, payment terms, tooling, claims, and other commercial conditions.
- Tracks and delivers approved APR/PPV, budget, and working-capital targets for the assigned portfolio.
- Leads commercial workstreams during supplier escalations and resolves supply and commercial issues within delegated authority.
Supplier Performance & Risk Management- Monitors supplier performance, including capacity, financial health, quality, delivery, responsiveness, technology, and geopolitical risk.
- Coordinates cross-functional corrective actions for shortages, capacity constraints, claims, and other supplier escalations.
- Supports plant and project teams on supplier and supply-related matters.
Category Strategy & Market Intelligence- Supports the regional PCB category strategy and aligns activities with the global category team.
- Contributes PCB market, technology, cost-driver, benchmark, and supplier-risk analysis to regional and global category strategies.
- Executes strategic initiatives including localization, multisourcing, resilience, and supplier-development actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Governance- Partners with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and project teams to align business requirements and support sourcing objectives.
- Ensures compliance with purchasing policies, approval authorities, contractual obligations, ethics, sustainability requirements, and documentation standards.
- Provides subject-matter expertise and guidance to cross-functional stakeholders.
QualificationsRequired Education: Relevant Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field or Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Preferred Education: Master's degree or professional purchasing/supply-chain certification
Required Qualifications:- Minimum 5+ years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, supply chain, supplier management, or a related field; or
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications:- 7 or more years of experience in direct-material purchasing, including electronics or PCB sourcing.
- Experience working in a global, matrixed automotive or electronics organization.
Additional ways to stand out:- Strategic sourcing and RFQ/RFP execution.
- Commercial negotiation and cost analysis.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
- Cross-functional project and stakeholder management.
- Supplier performance, risk, and escalation management.
- Working knowledge of PCB technology, manufacturing processes, cost drivers, market dynamics, and supplier landscape.
- Ability to interpret technical requirements, quotations, cost breakdowns, contracts, and purchasing data.
- Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Additional InformationTHE PERKS - Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Competitive Bonus Programs
- Employee 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
- And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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