Job Summary

Lead NPI and Transitions projects with EMS PSL suppliers. Lead company-wide objectives by leveraging world-class EMS suppliers for high quality, low cost supply lines of finish goods. Implement global procurement contracts to affect corporate-wide objectives.

Primary Job Functions

• Lead EMS Supplier RFQs, the supplier selection and award process
• Lead NPI Sourcing Projects, accountable for Phase Gate deliverables
• As part of the NPI RFQ process, direct the Sourcing of the most competitively priced: BOM, tooling/fixtures, Compliance, Samples, NRE and design services
• Lead cost-cutting and streamlining programs such as implementing rapid replenishment programs (VMI or consignment programs)
• Lead Should Cost and Should Take analytics to attain the best marketplace value
• Negotiate and implement Supplier Agreements (Development Supply Agreements, Binding Agreements, Pull System Agreements and SOWs)
• Lead supplier performance clause recourse as needed (e.g. Warranty, Delivery etc)
• Develop and facilitate major supplier relationships
• Lead cross-functional team on supplier Common Assessments Audits to evaluate process capabilities, manufacturing capacity, QC procedures, technology leadership, managerial and financial stability.
• Direct early supplier involvement initiatives in the design of new products
• Leverage existing suppliers for maximum benefit upon awarding NPI, Transitions and Sustaining projects gaining incremental benefits of cost and delivery terms for 3DS
• Establish and manage aggressive cost reduction programs for assigned responsibilities
• Create and maintain KPIs to track performance trends
• Pull spend data from various systems, perform data analysis in Excel, and make recommendations through created PPT presentations to senior leaders
• Develop and leverage relationships with internal customers through open communication and follow-up
• Promote synergism between Sourcing, Research and Development Engineering, Design Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and Manufacturing to drive products down faster learning curves
• Solicit the input of all Sourcing personnel (Forecast, Buying, SIOP etc) in negotiating both EMS and key commodity supplier partnerships, devising objectives and strategies
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Preferred Supplier List
• International and domestic travel required; lead morning and late night calls as needed with global team
• Perform Day-to-Day requirements of the job

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or Engineering
• 10+ years Supply Chain experience with progressive responsibility
• High Business acumen and attention to detail
• International travel and sourcing experience, foreign language knowledge preferred (Spanish or Mandarin)
• Green Belt Certification

Additional Qualifications:

• Advanced degree, preferably an MBA in Business or Engineering
• CPM/CPSM and/or APICS certification
• Wide sourcing experience with mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronics exposure desired
• Previous knowledge or experience with REACH, ROHS, WEEE, CalProp 65 etc
• Previous experience with turn-key finish goods sourcing and buy/sell sourcing
• Strong contract negotiation skills with precise written communication
• Excellent teaming abilities
• Strong communication and leadership skills dealing with a global cross-functional team
• Aptitude to work comfortably in a highly matrix organizational environment
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments with various deadlines
• Experience implementing rapid replenishment programs (VMI or consignment programs)