Plexus Corporation

Sourcing Specialist Sr

Plexus Corporation • $85K — $127K *
Neenah, WI 54956In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; equivalent education/experience accepted
  • 4+ years in procurement, supply chain, or logistics
  • Strong experience in driving KPIs
  • Demonstrated expertise in commodity management
  • Proficient in data analysis and decision-making
  • Project management experience is advantageous
  • Effective communicator at all organizational levels

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate total cost of ownership for assigned commodities
  • Manage quotation requests to secure competitive pricing
  • Develop a deep understanding of marketplace trends and key suppliers
  • Engage in Executive Proposal Review to address material concerns
  • Cultivate relationships with manufacturers for registered or contracted pricing
  • Support sites in achieving customer satisfaction regarding cost, quality, and delivery

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to industry-standard tools and resources
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Full Job Description
Purpose Statement: Supply Chain Solutions - Sourcing: Responsible for negotiating lowest total cost of ownership, terms for assigned commodities. Support sites in achieving customer satisfaction with associated cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.

Key Job Accountabilities:
  • Obtain clear, detailed understanding of proposal strategy and communicate with the Commodity Team. Manage quotation requests with appropriate suppliers to ensure industry competitive component pricing within the requested time frame.
  • Understand the marketplace and maintain knowledge of the key suppliers and manufacturers.
  • Participate in Executive Proposal Review to address any materials related questions and/or concerns. Present professional approach to suppliers as required during the quotation process.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key manufacturers and matrix suppliers to ensure Plexus Corporation receives registered and/or contracted pricing for all applicable components.


Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 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.


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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