Purchasing Manager

** must have metals purchasing experience - preferred from a machine shop operation

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Job Purpose

This position is a key role on the leadership team of our Precision Machining and Integration facility. The purchasing manager will help us maximize cash flows, sales, and service levels. We are seeking an innovative and analytical candidate with deep expertise in global supply chain (metals/mechatronics) landscape.

The successful candidate will oversee and manage procurement operations, ensuring direct and indirect category strategies are implemented at the right total cost of ownership. The purchasing manager will have effective communication skills to foster strong supplier relationships.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a measurable reduction in year-over-year total cost of ownership for the goods and services being sourced without compromising quality and service levels
• Develop and execute our sourcing strategy on critical raw materials, needed to support our annual operating plan (1-3 years)
• Develop and maintain key relationships with suppliers to position Sanmina as the customer of choice
• Develop contingency plans with well-defined risks & opportunities to allow us to mitigate supply disruptions
• Leads the supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, compliance, and ongoing supply base management process
• Drives supplier consolidation through engaging and supporting Division Procurement Operations to qualify preferred suppliers and migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliers

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and/or Project Management in a MRP manufacturing environment.
• Excellent computer skills, including advanced experience in Excel and workbooks
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Demonstrated track record of using Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques such as SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning)
• Ability to balance short-term and long-term objectives
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hard-working culture
• Demonstrated track record of building a high performing team
• Capable of working across all functions and levels of an organization
• Prior experience of working in precision machining or semiconductor equipment manufacturing environments is essential.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity