Strategic Sourcing Manager

Description

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, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits’ sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, sales representatives, as well as through our extensive web site.

• Develop and lead the implementation of global strategic sourcing and risk mitigation strategies for the supply categories managed.
• Align strategies to Mini-Circuits overall business strategy and new product growth initiatives.
• Build and manage relationships with key internal stakeholders across Mini-Circuits sites to ensure successful execution and alignment of sourcing / risk strategies and ongoing supplier activities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
• Conduct regular business reviews with suppliers to maximize Total Procured Value and drive continuous operational and financial supply chain improvement.
• Manage sourcing, requests for information, quotations, proposals and bidding processes.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms of supply agreements to deliver Mini-Circuits Total Procured Value objectives.
• Work with Supplier Quality team to assess new and existing supplier capabilities, and drive performance improvement to ensure all raw material/component/product purchases meet Mini-Circuits quality requirements.
• Achieve annual financial and operational objectives / goals.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to identify VA/VE opportunities and lead initiatives to drive cost-out, eliminate inefficiencies, and achieve supply surety.
• Proactively communicate and collaborate with internal engineering, quality, supply chain, manufacturing, and product development teams on supply chain related statuses, priorities, and issue resolution.
• Continuously evaluate supplier category markets to evaluate new suppliers, report on market conditions, understand trends related to cost drivers and global pricing, to ensure our strategic sourcing competitiveness.
• Maintain clear, effective, timely, and regular communication at all levels within the company.
• Define, develop, and implement regular and detailed reporting to management as required.
• Rapidly synthesize and communicate potential supply issues to senior leaders and relevant stakeholders while proactively identifying and acting upon mitigation and/or resolution activities to eliminate or minimize any adverse impact to material flow.
• In collaboration with Product Development and QA, align all specification and documentation between Mini-Circuits and our strategic suppliers. 

• As an experienced Sourcing professional, the Strategic Sourcing Manager will be looked at as an expert in the department to help provide guidance and direction to less experienced buyers.

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Materials Management, Engineering or similar preferred.
• 8+ years’ experience in operations and/or supply management with 4+ years direct material sourcing / supply management experience.
• Professional certification in supply chain, such as CPSM or equivalent desired.
• Experience sourcing RF & Microwave components, IC’s, and ceramic substrates preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of managing a strategic sourcing capability, driving strategy and operational performance, and delivering total procurement value.
• A passion for collaboration, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a strong customer focus with a bias to over-communicating.
• Proficient in effectively leading cross-functional, multi-location projects globally.
• Familiarity with Bills of Materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation skills with the ability to influence using data, risk/benefit analysis, and your skills in fostering relationships and building trust.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc) required.
• Experience with ERP, E Sourcing platforms, & RFQ tools.
• Working knowledge of contractual terms, clauses, and conditions preferred.

PhysicalDemands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfullyperform theessentialfunctionsofthisjob.Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theemployee is regularlyrequired to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionallyrequired to reach with hands and arms.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work. Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement.
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals.
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers.
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail.
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork.
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect.

AdditionalRequirements/Skills:

• Travel, both domestic and international, to visit suppliers, Mini-Circuits facilities, tradeshows, etc will be required (Up to ~30%).
• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
• AbilityandwillingnesstoabidebyCompany’sCodeof Conduct.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(K) and Profit-Sharing Programs
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Sponsored Wellness Plans
• Commuter Benefits
• Hospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Benefit Advocate & Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines.  Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.