Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist (Engineering Background)

Amphenol Corporation; Markham; On-site; CAD 121,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Coverage

Health Care Spending Account

Pension Plan

Incentive Plans

Talent Development

Company Recreation Club

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a leader in interconnect solutions with a global footprint. Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist in Markham requires a Mechanical/PCB engineering background and 5+ years in sourcing or supplier development, with experience in connectors and precision components.

The role emphasizes vendor selection, cost reductions, DFM reviews, and cross-functional collaboration with global engineering teams, targeting timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews with global engineering teams.
• Obtain supplier quotations, lead times, and manufacturing feedback.
• Prepare quotation summaries and track project spending.
• Coordinate DFM reviews, sample deliveries, and production schedules.
• Support suppliers through First Article Inspection (FAI) approval.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers.
• Negotiate annual cost reductions and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Monitor supplier cost, quality, delivery, and technical performance.
• Participate to qualify new vendor.

Skills

Mechanical /PCB engineering

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Cross-functional communication

GD&T reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Optoelectronics, or related field

Tools

VNA

TDR

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol's High Speed IO Connectors and OverPass Solutions Business Unit is a market leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions used in servers, storage, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. Our products enable reliable, low-loss data transmission in some of the world's most advanced IT and Datacom platforms, helping power the technology behind leading Tier 1 OEMs. With global design, sales, and manufacturing teams, we are growing quickly and continuing to invest in our people and products. This role is a chance to make a real impact as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team within Amphenol's decentralized culture, where ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and teams are empowered to make decisions with clear accountability.

Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist

Location: Markham

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate would combine strategic sourcing expertise with a solid understanding of engineered components and manufacturing processes. Experience with PCBs, metal and plastic prototyping methods, quick turnaround tooling, service agreements, vendor selection, and negotiations is critical to success in this role.

Key Attributes:

• Deadline-Driven: Ability to prioritize and overcome obstacles to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Negotiator: Skilled in negotiating favorable terms to achieve the best cost, quality, and delivery outcomes, especially in high-stakes contracts.
• Curious: Seeks new information and continuously explores innovative solutions.
• Relationship Manager: Adept at building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Effective Communicator: Communicates with clarity, listens actively, and tailors messages for maximum impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in design reviews with global engineering teams.
• Obtain supplier quotations, lead times, and manufacturing feedback.
• Prepare quotation summaries and track project spending.
• Coordinate DFM reviews, sample deliveries, and production schedules.
• Support suppliers through First Article Inspection (FAI) approval.
• Evaluate and qualify new suppliers.
• Negotiate annual cost reductions and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Monitor supplier cost, quality, delivery, and technical performance.
• Participate to qualify new vendor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Optoelectronics, or a related engineering field.
• Mechanical /PCB engineering background - MUST HAVE
• 5 or more years of sourcing, procurement, or supplier-development experience.
• Experience with connectors, cable assemblies, optical modules, or precision electronic components.
• Ability to read 2D/3D drawings and understand GD&T.
• Knowledge of stamping, injection moulding, electroplating, machining, tooling, or automated assembly.
• Strong cost-analysis, negotiation, supplier-management, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in communication connectors, switches, or optical communications.
• Basic understanding of high-speed signal testing (VNA, TDR) or environmental reliability testing is a plus.

Why Work for Us?

• Benefits Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance.
• Health Care Spending Account: Additional financial support for health-related expenses.
• Pension Plan: Company-supported pension scheme.
• Incentive Plans: Progressive employee incentive plans.
• Talent Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Company Recreation Club: Participate in fun activities, draws with exciting prizes, summer BBQs, holiday parties, and more!

The base salary range for this position is $85,000- $125,000 annually. In determining the rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education. It would be rare for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a given role. Base salary is one facet of Amphenol's total rewards package, which includes participation in our comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, life insurance, short/long term disability, and membership in our Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Amphenol, in a timely fashion, of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.