Sourcing Specialist Sr

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin is seeking a sourcing professional to negotiate TCO, terms, and supplier relationships. You will support sites in meeting cost, quality, delivery, and working capital goals.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related experience and shows strong data analysis, communication, and project management skills. This is an on-site role within a dynamic supply chain team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 4+ years of related experience.
• Procurement and supply chain experience preferred.
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities.
• Project management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate lowest total cost of ownership and terms for assigned commodities.
• Maintain knowledge of key suppliers and manufacturers.
• Participate in Executive Proposal Review for materials questions during quoting.
• Establish relationships with manufacturers to ensure registered/contracted pricing.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

KPIs

Commodity management

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range:
$85,100.00 - $127,700.00

Purpose Statement

Supply Chain Solutions - Sourcing: Responsible for negotiating lowest total cost of ownership, terms for assigned commodities. Support sites in achieving customer satisfaction with associated cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Obtain clear, detailed understanding of proposal strategy and communicate with the Commodity Team. Manage quotation requests with appropriate suppliers to ensure industry competitive component pricing within the requested time frame.
• Understand the marketplace and maintain knowledge of the key suppliers and manufacturers.
• Participate in Executive Proposal Review to address any materials related questions and/or concerns. Present professional approach to suppliers as required during the quotation process.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key manufacturers and matrix suppliers to ensure Plexus Corporation receives registered and/or contracted pricing for all applicable components.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
• Strong experience driving KPIs
• Demonstrated commodity management expertise
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Project management experience

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.