Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist Location:MarkhamPosition Summary:The ideal candidate would combine strategic sourcing expertise with a solid understanding of engineered components and manufacturing processes. Experience with PCBs, metal and plastic prototyping methods, quick turnaround tooling, service agreements, vendor selection, and negotiations is critical to success in this role.
Key Attributes:- Deadline-Driven: Ability to prioritize and overcome obstacles to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Negotiator: Skilled in negotiating favorable terms to achieve the best cost, quality, and delivery outcomes, especially in high-stakes contracts.
- Curious: Seeks new information and continuously explores innovative solutions.
- Relationship Manager: Adept at building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Effective Communicator: Communicates with clarity, listens actively, and tailors messages for maximum impact.
Key Responsibilities:- Participate in design reviews with global engineering teams.
- Obtain supplier quotations, lead times, and manufacturing feedback.
- Prepare quotation summaries and track project spending.
- Coordinate DFM reviews, sample deliveries, and production schedules.
- Support suppliers through First Article Inspection (FAI) approval.
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers.
- Negotiate annual cost reductions and identify value-engineering opportunities.
- Monitor supplier cost, quality, delivery, and technical performance.
- Participate to qualify new vendor.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Optoelectronics, or a related engineering field.
- Mechanical /PCB engineering background - MUST HAVE
- 5 or more years of sourcing, procurement, or supplier-development experience.
- Experience with connectors, cable assemblies, optical modules, or precision electronic components.
- Ability to read 2D/3D drawings and understand GD&T.
- Knowledge of stamping, injection moulding, electroplating, machining, tooling, or automated assembly.
- Strong cost-analysis, negotiation, supplier-management, and cross-functional communication skills.
Preferred:- Experience in communication connectors, switches, or optical communications.
- Basic understanding of high-speed signal testing (VNA, TDR) or environmental reliability testing is a plus.
Why Work for Us?- Benefits Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance.
- Health Care Spending Account: Additional financial support for health-related expenses.
- Pension Plan: Company-supported pension scheme.
- Incentive Plans: Progressive employee incentive plans.
- Talent Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Company Recreation Club: Participate in fun activities, draws with exciting prizes, summer BBQs, holiday parties, and more!
The base salary range for this position is $85,000- $125,000 annually. In determining the rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package, which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and membership in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
