What You Will Do:You will lead the global sourcing organization and manage three Commodity Managers who oversee Buyers and Supply Chain Project Managers. Your focus will be setting strategy, improving supplier performance, reducing costs, and ensuring materials are available to support all programs. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Materials, Finance, and leadership to align procurement strategies with overall business goals.
Primary Responsibilities: Team Leadership• Lead and develop Commodity Managers and their teams
• Build team capabilities through coaching and planning
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Strategic Sourcing• Create and implement long-term category strategies
• Oversee complex commodities like electronic components, cable assemblies, and CCAs
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and supplier strategy execution
Supplier Management• Strengthen and optimize the global supplier base
• Lead key supplier relationships and business reviews
• Support supplier development with Quality teams
Cost & Contracting• Lead major negotiations and long-term agreements
• Support RFP/RFQ processes and evaluate proposals
Risk & Supply Continuity• Identify supply risks and lead mitigation plans
• Manage obsolescence, capacity issues, and global constraints
• Oversee work transfers and support corrective actions
MRP/ERP Data Accuracy• Oversee procurement-related data integrity
• Ensure correct parameter management (lead times, MOQs, safety stock)
• Drive inventory optimization and MRP health
Shortage Management• Lead global shortage management efforts
• Drive supplier delivery performance and escalations
Preferred Education - Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Preferred Experience - 8+ years in supply chain or strategic procurement
- 5+ years leading managers or multi-layered teams
- Experience in global sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management
- ERP/PLM system knowledge
- Experience with electronic components or complex electromechanical products
Key Skills: - Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Strategic sourcing expertise
- Excellent communication and executive influence
- High analytical and financial acumen
- Proven ability to lead change and improve processes
- Independent decision-making and sound judgment
Physical Requirements: - Frequent use of personal computers, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and computer printers.
- Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, materials, and computer.
- The person in this position needs to frequently move inside the office.
- Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Eligibility Requirements: **Must be authorized to work in the U.S.** **This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization** Salary Range: Please note the typical hiring range is $132,000 - $198,000 annually. Job offers within the range are based on significant job qualifications and pay equity
Korry Electronics Competitive Benefits Package: - 401(k) matching
- 12 paid holidays
- Minimum of 3 weeks paid time off plus one week paid sick time to start
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with generous company contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Short term and long term disability
- Life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Long-term care plan options
- Vanpool subsidy
- Recognition awards
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
