Plexus Corporation

Sourcing Manager

Plexus Corporation • $97K — $146K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Neenah, WI
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of related experience preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Competence in procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics.
  • Strong background in driving KPIs.
  • Demonstrated expertise in commodity management.
  • Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute growth strategy for assigned commodities.
  • Conduct industry research to inform business knowledge of suppliers.
  • Establish and track performance objectives and associated metrics for the Commodities Group.
  • Support regional sites during critical component escalations.
  • Provide guidance on commodity strategies to the organization.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with regional and global strategic suppliers.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work in a professional office environment with suitable conditions.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Potential for less than 40% travel for regional support.
Full Job Description
Purpose Statement: Responsible for identifying materials suitable for corporate contracts within assigned commodity scope. Responsible for developing and administering contracts which take full advantage of the total corporate volume and developing supply chain strategies to yield component contracts at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Responsible for generating forecast and total purchase reports for management as required.

Key Job Accountabilities:
  • Develop, communicate, and execute the forward growth strategy for assigned commodities. Conduct industry research and have a high degree of business knowledge of the manufacturers, suppliers and market place.
  • Establish performance objectives and associated metrics for the Commodities Group. Track the performance and report progress on a monthly or quarterly basis as directed.
  • Support sites in the region when critical component escalations arise.
  • Provide necessary guidance and support to the organization on the commodity strategy.
  • Cultivate and maintain regional and global strategic supplier relationships with their executives for all major component types within assigned commodities.


Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.


Other Qualifications:
  • Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
  • Strong experience driving KPIs
  • Demonstrated commodity management expertise
  • Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
  • Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Project management experience


Physical Requirements:
  • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.


Travel Requirements:
  • Less than 40%


This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About Plexus Corporation

Plexus Corporation is an American multinational electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company provides a range of services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and defense, healthcare, industrial, and semiconductor industries. Plexus' services include design and engineering, supply chain management, assembly and testing, and after-market services. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in over 20 countries. Plexus was founded in 1979 and went public in 1988.
Learn more about Plexus Corporation
Size
19,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$122.6 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$3.3 billion
NASDAQ
PLXS
* Ladders Estimates

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