Strategic Sourcing Lead for High-Speed Interconnects

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Nashua, NH seeks a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic supplier partnerships, review designs with global engineering teams, and manage quotations, lead times, and production scheduling.

The role emphasizes deep component knowledge, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve cost reductions and timely delivery across high-speed interconnect projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Optoelectronics, or 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.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Negotiation

Curiosity

Relationship management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Nashua, NH seeks a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic supplier partnerships, review designs with global engineering teams, and manage quotations, lead times, and production scheduling.

The role emphasizes deep component knowledge, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve cost reductions and timely delivery across high-speed interconnect projects.