Product Development Sourcing Manager

Salary Range: $97,900.00 - $

Purpose Statement:
The collaboration between material sourcing and product development is critical to Plexus’ goal of Customer Service Excellence. The Product Development Sourcing Manager role is a key bridge between the engineering and materials functions and will work closely with Engineers and Project Managers to ensure on‑time and on‑budget design projects. Managing this collaboration early in the product development process will lead to favorable cost management and a smooth transition during the Commercialization phase of the Plexus Product Realization Value Stream.

• Material Cost Management:
  Support Engineering and Customer Management during planning and concept development phases to provide cost estimates for custom engineered components where specifications are not yet available.
• Bill of Materials Management:
  Ensure BOM cost remains on target during concept and functional specification phases (Phase0 and
  1), mitigate cost revisions caused by scope changes, and secure stakeholder agreement on revised costs or product feature trade‑offs.
• On‑time Management:
  Collaborate with commodity managers and specialists to select appropriate sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and manage part costs to ensure timely completion of deliverables through manufacturing transition.
• Supplier Project Management:
  Facilitate effective supplier involvement in design for manufacturability efforts and design revision proposals. Lead collaboration between suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to ensure on‑time and successful completion of tooling, product build, and qualification.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 6 or more years of related experience (preferred). Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience will be considered.

• Experience developing systems and procedures.
• Experience in development & testing, product development procedures, and concepts such as benchmarking and reverse engineering.
• Proven negotiation and project management skills.
• Strong communication ability at all levels within an organization.
• Strong data analysis and decision‑making capabilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Less than 40%.

Accommodation:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.