Strategic Sourcing Lead, High-Speed Interconnects

Amphenol Corporation; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing of engineered components and managed supplier programs from Etters, PA. You will work with global engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability and optimal supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery.

The role requires at least 5 years in sourcing or supplier development, with experience in connectors or precision components and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of sourcing or supplier development experience.
• Experience with connectors or precision components.
• Ability to read 2D/3D drawings and GD&T.
• Knowledge of stamping, injection moulding, electroplating, machining, tooling.
• 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

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Development

Contract Negotiation

Global Sourcing

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing of engineered components and managed supplier programs from Etters, PA. You will work with global engineering teams to ensure design for manufacturability and optimal supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery.

The role requires at least 5 years in sourcing or supplier development, with experience in connectors or precision components and strong negotiation skills.