Sr Manager - Purchasing

Plexus Corp.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Wisconsin seeks a leader to provide strategic direction to the Purchasing department. You will guide procurement and planning, align with regional objectives, and mentor team members to meet Plexus metrics.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of related experience, with strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills to drive cost savings and supplier performance across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Purchasing department.
• Oversee procurement and planning processes.
• Mentor MTM, DA and buyers to ensure customer demands are met while Plexus metrics are maintained.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement contingency plans for changes or crises.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Excel

Google Workspace

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. 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: $129,500.00 - $214,300.00

Purpose Statement:

Provides leadership and strategic direction to the Purchasing department.

Supports the team to achieve enduring goals of the department, site and region, while ensuring these remain aligned with corporate objectives.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Escalation level for MTM on any customer/materials related issues
• Oversee the total materials (procurement and planning) process
• Provide mentoring/coaching to MTM, DA and buyers to ensure customer demands are well executed without compromising Plexus internal metrics
• Work collaboratively with various functional teams to ensure contingency plans are in place to deal with changes/crisis situations
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• General office equipment and materials.

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.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 40%

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.