Senior Supply Chain Manager; Projects Procurement

Overview

Senior Supply Chain Manager (Projects Procurement) – 105566. Sanmina Corporation is a global manufacturing & services company that supports diversified customers with innovative products and manufacturing services. More details can be found at  This role is based in Houston, Texas.

• The scope of the job is Global, spanning Sanmina's PCB & Mechanicals Mfg & Integration facilities in United States, Mexico, Europe & Asia.
• Define & develop 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.
• Contribute significantly to developing URS (User Requirement Specifications) & Contractuals in consultation with Engineering, Production, Process, Program Management & Purchasing for Projects & Capex Procurement.
• Develop and manage executive level engagement and relationships with existing & potential strategic suppliers as per business needs, technology roadmap and footprint of operations.
• Assess capability gaps in existing supply chains and identify & develop new suppliers to bridge those.
• Own supplier selection, commercials including pricing & business award (sourcing) throughout multiple stages of business engagement, e.g. RFQ, NPI & Mass Pro, for new & existing customers.
• Remain engaged with quote and operations teams to provide necessary guidance & direction.
• Ensure compliance of contracts & agreements (e.g., NDA, PA, VMI) with suppliers.
• Conduct periodic business reviews with management of strategic suppliers to strengthen engagement, enhance cost competitiveness & drive favorable terms.
• Periodically gather, develop and share Procurement Intelligence on market, supply, pricing aspects with internal stakeholders.
• Support internal stakeholders to resolve escalations with suppliers based on the nature & severity of issues.

• Experience in working in multi-location manufacturing environments in North America with exposure to direct and indirect procurement.
• Excellent communication (written & spoken) skills in English.
• Excellent negotiation skills & ability to draft contracts.
• Strategic thinking with strong tactical acumen & problem-solving skills; strong technical mindset.
• Excellent skills in using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Exposure to ERP environment is a must; experience on Oracle is an added advantage.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Instrumentation or Industrial Engineering is essential. Master’s Degree would be an added advantage.
• 7-10 years of experience in Purchasing / Category Management of Capital Purchases at regional (North America) &/or global level is a must.