Strategic Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global strategic sourcing and risk mitigation strategies for assigned supply categories
• Manage global supplier relationships and conduct regular business reviews to maximize Total Procured Value
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms of supply agreements to meet financial objectives
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, and NPI teams to integrate strategic supplier partnerships into the new product innovation process
• Identify VA/VE opportunities to drive cost-out initiatives and eliminate inefficiencies
• Evaluate supplier category markets to monitor trends, cost drivers, and global pricing
• Provide guidance and direction to less experienced buyers within the department
• Synthesize and communicate potential supply issues and mitigation plans to senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in operations or supply management
• 4+ years of experience specifically in sourcing or supply management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with ERP and E-Sourcing platforms
• Ability to travel approximately 30% for domestic and international supplier visits

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification in supply chain, such as CPSM or equivalent
• Experience sourcing mechanical components, tooling, plating, or injection molded parts
• Working knowledge of contractual terms, clauses, and conditions
• Familiarity with Bills of Materials (BOM) and manufacturing processes

About the Company

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures, and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, our products serve a wide range of industries, including military, commercial, medical, and automotive communications.