Director, Supply Chain

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments – Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It’s SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for the following position in Huntsville, AL. Please note that due to Department of Defense contract requirements, U.S. CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED.

The Director of Supply Chain Purchasing is responsible for leading, designing, and executing the procurement and operational sourcing strategy across the division’s manufacturing and service sites. This role owns supplier relationship management, material cost-out initiatives (PPV), and supplier contract negotiations to maximize profitability and operational continuity.

The ideal candidate will effectively bridge the gap between corporate global sourcing frameworks and localized site execution, ensuring that component availability meets production timelines at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while proactively mitigating electronic component supply‑chain risks.

• Procurement Strategy:
  Establish and execute a comprehensive divisional purchasing strategy that aligns with corporate guidelines to drive cost optimization and supply resilience.
• Material Cost Reduction (PPV):
  Drive aggressive cost‑reduction programs, identifying opportunities for Purchase Price Variance (PPV) gains, material substitutions, and volume bundling.
• Total Cost of Ownership (TCO):
  Evaluate and negotiate regional and local supplier contracts, including payment terms, lead times, buffer stocks, and pricing models to improve cash flow and reduce working capital.

• Supplier Governance:
  Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and scorecards for strategic vendors, tracking delivery performance, component quality, and continuous improvement metrics.
• Supply Continuity & Risk Mitigation:
  Monitor global electronic component market conditions, technology allocations, and lead‑time trends. Formulate proactive risk‑mitigation plans for single‑source or critical components.
• Strategic Alliances:
  In collaboration with corporate sourcing, implement and manage advanced inventory programs such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment, and hubbing structures.

• MRP Alignment:
  Oversee the tactical execution of buy signals generated by Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, ensuring data integrity around lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and pricing.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with New Product Introduction (NPI), Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams to smoothly onboard new programs, transition components, and resolve supplier‑quality issues (SCARs).
• Escalation Management:
  Serve as the final divisional escalation point for critical material shortages, leveraging executive supplier relationships to expedite component delivery and prevent factory downtime.

• Talent Development:
  Manage, mentor, and build a high‑performing team of Purchasing Managers, Procurement Specialists, and Strategic Buyers across divisional sites.
• Process Standardization:
  Standardize and automate purchasing workflows (e.g., electronic data interchange/EDI systems, automated PO workflows) to drive operational efficiency and strict compliance with corporate governance.

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