Supply Chain Manager, Connectors (MJ001056)
Description
What to Expect
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for interconnect commodities, including high-speed data connectors and related electromechanical components in a fast-paced manufacturing and technology environment.
The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of strategic sourcing experience in electronics/electromechanical commodities and excels at collaborating with engineering teams to understand technical requirements, building strong supplier relationships, performing detailed cost modeling, and negotiating favorable purchase agreements that deliver value and mitigate risk.
Additionally, this role requires strong operational acumen, including clear-to-build (CTB) management and shortage resolution, ensuring material availability aligns with aggressive production targets.
We’d prefer candidates who have familiarity with manufacturing methods used to scale electromechanical components, with knowledge of wiring harnesses, connectors, and PCBA.
What You’ll Do
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for electronics and electromechanical components
- Partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to deeply understand technical requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance management and continuous improvement programs
- Conduct detailed cost modeling and analysis to identify savings opportunities and support fact-based negotiations
- Negotiate and manage purchase agreements, supply contracts, and long-term pricing arrangements
- Identify and qualify new suppliers while maintaining a robust and resilient supply base
- Drive clear-to-build (CTB) readiness by ensuring material availability, aligning supply plans with production requirements, and proactively mitigating supply risks
- Lead end-to-end shortage resolution, including root cause identification, supplier recovery planning, allocation management, and cross-functional escalation to protect production continuity