Strategic Sourcing Manager

Mini-Circuits•Melville, NY

20h

About The Position

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures, and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and subsystems for high-performance RF and microwave applications, serving customers and markets worldwide. The Strategic Sourcing Manager reports to the Director of Global Sourcing and manages global supplier relationships, overall spend, and strategic procurement for assigned supply categories, including financial and operational performance. The role covers the end-to-end sourcing and procurement process, including strategy development and execution, risk management, supplier identification and selection, negotiation, order management, invoice resolution, reporting, and budget forecasting. The manager works with Engineering, Quality, and NPI teams to incorporate strategic supplier partnerships into new product innovation and product generation. The position provides guidance to less experienced buyers and requires domestic and international travel of up to approximately 30%. The employee must support corporate safety initiatives and comply with the company’s Code of Conduct.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Materials Management, Engineering, or a similar field is preferred.
At least 8 years of experience in operations and/or supply management, including at least 4 years of direct material sourcing or supply management experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage strategic sourcing, drive strategy and operational performance, and deliver total procurement value.
Ability to lead cross-functional, multi-location projects globally.
Familiarity with bills of materials and manufacturing processes.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to influence using data and risk/benefit analysis, foster relationships, and build trust.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Experience with ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, and RFQ tools.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to approximately 30%.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly talking and hearing; frequently standing, walking, sitting, and using a computer keyboard; occasionally reaching; and occasionally lifting or moving up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Professional supply-chain certification, such as CPSM or equivalent.
Experience sourcing RF and microwave components, integrated circuits, and ceramic substrates.
Working knowledge of contractual terms, clauses, and conditions.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead implementation of global strategic sourcing and risk mitigation strategies for assigned supply categories, aligned with company strategy and new product growth initiatives.
Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders across company sites to align sourcing and risk strategies and supplier activities.
Build and maintain supplier partnerships and conduct regular business reviews to maximize total procured value and improve supply-chain performance.
Manage sourcing, requests for information, quotations, proposals, and bidding processes.
Negotiate pricing and commercial terms for supply agreements to meet total procured value objectives.
Work with Supplier Quality to assess supplier capabilities and drive performance improvements that ensure purchases meet quality requirements.
Achieve annual financial and operational objectives.
Identify value analysis/value engineering opportunities with suppliers and internal teams, and lead initiatives to reduce costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve supply assurance.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Product Development teams on supply-chain status, priorities, and issue resolution.
Evaluate supplier category markets, identify new suppliers, report market conditions, and monitor cost drivers and global pricing trends.
Communicate regularly and effectively at all company levels, and develop detailed reporting for management.
Identify potential supply issues, communicate them to senior leaders and stakeholders, and lead mitigation or resolution activities to minimize impact on material flow.
Work with Product Development and Quality Assurance to align specifications and documentation between the company and strategic suppliers.
Provide guidance and direction to less experienced buyers.
Travel domestically and internationally to visit suppliers, company facilities, and trade shows, as required.
Support corporate safety initiatives and abide by the company’s Code of Conduct.