Strategic Sourcing Lead for High-Speed Interconnects

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

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Etters, PA is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to lead supplier selection, negotiate terms, and drive cost reductions across high-speed interconnect components.

You will collaborate with global engineering, review designs, obtain quotes, and manage production schedules while ensuring strict quality and delivery targets. A minimum of 5 years in sourcing is expected, with GD&T knowledge and strong cross-functional communication.

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

Deadline-Driven

Negotiation

Curious

Relationship Management

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions in Etters, PA is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to lead supplier selection, negotiate terms, and drive cost reductions across high-speed interconnect components.

You will collaborate with global engineering, review designs, obtain quotes, and manage production schedules while ensuring strict quality and delivery targets. A minimum of 5 years in sourcing is expected, with GD&T knowledge and strong cross-functional communication.