Supply Chain Manager – Connectors (MJ001265)

Position Description

The Supply Chain Manager – Connectors leads strategic sourcing and operational supply chain execution for interconnect commodities, ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity. This role combines supplier strategy, cost optimization, clear-to-build readiness, and shortage resolution to support high-volume production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for connectors and electromechanical components

• Develop and manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement

• Conduct cost modeling and lead commercial negotiations and contracts

• Drive clear-to-build (CTB) readiness and ensure alignment to production plans

• Lead end-to-end shortage resolution including root cause and recovery execution

• Identify and qualify new suppliers to build a resilient supply base

• Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to align technical and supply strategies

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of strategic sourcing or supply chain experience in electronics/mechanical commodities

• Strong experience in supplier management, negotiations, and cost modeling

• Proven track record in shortage resolution and supply recovery execution

• Solid understanding of CTB processes and production readiness metrics

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or technology environments