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SANMINA-SCI TECHNOLOGY INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED · 15 hours ago

Senior Supply Chain Manager (Projects Procurement)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Sanmina Corporation is a global manufacturing & services company that supports diversified customers with innovative products and manufacturing services. The Senior Supply Chain Manager (Projects Procurement) is responsible for managing the procurement strategy for major capital projects, ensuring timely and quality procurement of materials and services.

Responsibilities

The Senior Supply Chain Manager (Project Procurement) is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution for major capital projects within direct & indirect procurement domain

This leader will bridge the gap between engineering, project management, operations and external suppliers to ensure that all materials, equipment, and services are procured on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

The ideal candidate acts as a commercial steward for the project, managing complex contracts, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring seamless logistics from vendor fabrication to site installation

Defining & developing Sourcing Strategy for Projects Procurement of Equipments, Assemblies & Sub-Assemblies that are part of Product BOM and Capex for Mfg Equipments within PCB, Metal Fabrication, Machining & Energy business facilities

Contributing significantly to developing URS (User Requirement Specifications) & Contractuals in consultation with Engineering, Production, Process, Program Management & Purchasing for Projects & Capex Procurement

Developing and managing executive level engagement and relationships with existing & potential strategic suppliers as per business needs, technology roadmap and footprint of operations

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

Owning 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, remaining engaged closely with quote and operations teams to provide them necessary guidance & direction

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

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

Periodically gathering, developing and sharing Procurement Intelligence on Market, Supply, Pricing aspects with Internal stakeholders

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

Qualification

Projects ProcurementSourcing StrategyContract ManagementMulti-location ManufacturingERP ExperienceNegotiation SkillsTechnical MindsetMS Office ProficiencyEnglish LanguageCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Experience in working in multi-location manufacturing environment in North America with exposure to direct and indirect procurement

Excellent communication (written & spoken) skills in English

Excellent Negotiation skills & ability to draft contracts

Being able to think and act strategically and yet being able to demonstrate excellent tactical acumen & problem solving skills in case of routine activities & escalations

Strong Technical mindset essential

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

Exposure to ERP environment is a must

A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Instrumentation or Industrial Engineering is essential

7-10 Yrs experience in Purchasing / Category Management of Capital Purchases at Regional (North America) &/or Global level is a must