Senior Hardware Procurement Strategist

March Networks; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from Day 1

Health club reimbursement

Professional development support

Company holiday closure

Job summary

March Networks, a global leader in video surveillance, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to drive advanced hardware sourcing across global teams. You will own supplier relationships, negotiate complex terms, and lead lifecycle management for critical components including memory, SOCs, and PCBs.

You will partner with Hardware Engineering, Product, and Finance to optimize cost, schedule and risk, supporting NPI programs and contract manufacturing partners worldwide, including Delta and Sanmina.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement in high-tech/electronics.
• Experience with NPI processes, BOM analysis, cost modeling, lifecycle/risk.
• Proven negotiation of complex contracts including pricing, NDAs with semiconductor/electronics suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Working knowledge of MRP/MPS and connection to S&OP and finance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel/analytics; PLM experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement for hardware across global teams.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, NDAs with key suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Drive BOM analysis, risk management, and lifecycle planning for components.
• Collaborate with Hardware Engineering, Product Line Management, and Operations.
• Support S&OP with supplier performance, cost models, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Procurement designation (asset)

Tools

SAP

PLM systems

Job description

March Networks, a global leader in video surveillance, seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist to drive advanced hardware sourcing across global teams. You will own supplier relationships, negotiate complex terms, and lead lifecycle management for critical components including memory, SOCs, and PCBs.

You will partner with Hardware Engineering, Product, and Finance to optimize cost, schedule and risk, supporting NPI programs and contract manufacturing partners worldwide, including Delta and Sanmina.