Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Interconnects

Amphenol ICC; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Etters, PA, seeks a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to combine strategic sourcing with engineered components knowledge. You will engage with global engineering teams, obtain supplier quotations, and drive value through cost reductions.

The role requires experience with connectors, cable assemblies, optical modules, and GD&T, plus strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration to meet production schedules and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Optoelectronics, or a related engineering field.
• 5+ 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.

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

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional communication

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) in Etters, PA, seeks a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to combine strategic sourcing with engineered components knowledge. You will engage with global engineering teams, obtain supplier quotations, and drive value through cost reductions.

The role requires experience with connectors, cable assemblies, optical modules, and GD&T, plus strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration to meet production schedules and quality targets.