Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, PCB/PCBA

Epirus

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 190,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

Epirus in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Principal Category Manager to lead sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supplier relationship management for PCBA and related manufacturing domains. You will work with engineering to define specs and terms, manage development to production, and drive cost and schedule improvements.

The role requires deep supplier management experience, a track record in negotiation, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and programs teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
  • 12+ years of subcontract, commodity or supplier management experience, or 8+ years with Master’s.
  • Experience in supplier risk identification, mitigation and contingency planning.
  • Direct design for manufacturing/quality experience.
  • Experience in negotiations of price/terms and supplier IP.
  • End-to-end PCB/PCBA manufacturing process understanding.
  • Experience leading programs with cross-functional teams.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (security clearance may be required).

Responsibilities

  • Act as sourcing and supplier expert in PCBA space and other areas.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and schedules with suppliers for development and production.
  • Own full sourcing activities from development to contract close-out.
  • Ensure supplier capacity and quality to meet ramp-up.
  • Manage supplier spend and add new suppliers as needed.
  • Lead supplier relationships and audit facilities for capability and capacity.
  • Conduct Make vs. Buy analyses considering risks, costs, and timelines.
  • Transition new technologies into product development with risk management.
  • Collaborate across functions to meet business needs and resolve issues.
  • Mentor other supply chain team members.

Skills

Negotiation
Supplier management
Strategic sourcing
Cross-functional collaboration
Mentoring
Contract close-out
PCBA manufacturing understanding
Make vs. Buy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Business / Supply Chain
Minimum 12 years subcontract/supplier management OR 8 years with Master’s
MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Epirus in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Principal Category Manager to lead sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supplier relationship management for PCBA and related manufacturing domains. You will work with engineering to define specs and terms, manage development to production, and drive cost and schedule improvements.

The role requires deep supplier management experience, a track record in negotiation, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and programs teams in a fast-paced

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