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SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED · 1 day ago

Director, Strategic Sourcing - Metals

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

15+ years exp

Sanmina Corporation is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the global Electronics Manufacturing Services market. They are seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to manage the supply chain for Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Raw Materials, focusing on developing sourcing strategies and strengthening supplier relationships.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Starting with the foundations of the company’s existing business relationships with Global Metals SC Ecosystem, work with the SC & Operations leadership team to drive excellent business results through sound, innovative supply chain solutions, strategic supplier relationships, thorough understanding of technology roadmap, excellent commercial acumen and problem solving skills

Define & develop Commodity Sourcing Strategy for Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Raw Materials (Steel, Copper, Aluminum, and Special Alloys) & Outsourced Services (OSP) like plating, painting, epoxy coating etc

Develop and manage executive level engagement and relationships with existing strategic suppliers as per business needs, technology roadmap and footprint of operations

Assess the capability gaps in existing supply chains and Identify & develop new suppliers to bridge those

Own the supplier selection, commercials including pricing & business award(sourcing) throughout multiple stages of business engagement viz. RFQ,NPI & Mass Pro, in case of new & existing customers

In this regard, remain engaged closely with quote and operations teams to provide them necessary guidance & direction

Ensure compliance of contracts & agreements e.g. NDA, PA, VMI etc. with the suppliers

Conduct periodic business review with management of strategic suppliers for strengthening engagement, enhancing cost competitiveness & driving favorable terms

Periodically gather, develop and share Procurement Intelligence on Market, Supply, Pricing aspects of Raw Materials with Internal stakeholders

Depending upon nature & severity of escalations on supplier, support the internal stakeholders to resolve it

Qualification

Commodity ManagementFerrous & Non-Ferrous MaterialsSupply Chain SolutionsERP ExperienceMS Office ProficiencyCustomer Facing ExperienceCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Required

Experience in working in EMS (Metals & Large Form Factor Mechanicals Assemblies & Structures), Metals Distribution Centres, ODM or Tier 1 Mechanicals manufacturing environment in North America with exposure to various markets viz. Data Centre, Cloud & Communications, Semi-Con, Industrial, Defense & Aerospace, Automotive & Healthcare

Excellent communication (written & spoken) skills in English

Being able to think and act strategically and yet is able to demonstrate excellent tactical acumen in case of routine activities & escalations

Excellent skills in using MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

Exposure to ERP environment is a must

A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering, Material Science, or Industrial Engineering is essential

15-20 Yrs experience in Commodity Management of Ferrous & Non-Ferrous Raw Materials & Mechanicals at Regional (Americas) &/or Global level is a must

A very good knowledge of the metal manufacturing & working process is very important as is an ability to 'speak the language' and 'connect' up, down, inside and outside the organization

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident