Sourcing Specialist NPI

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 worlds most transformative products including advanced surgical systems diagnostic instruments healthcare imaging equipment mission critical aerospace systems and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit 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 . 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:

Purpose Statement: 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:

• Collaborate to the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions for assigned commodities.
• Negotiation of supply side component contracts purchase agreements & tooling awards (where applicable).
• Manage Supplier business review and work with Supplier Quality Engineering on qualifying new supplier
• Support Business Units in the areas of: resolving quality issues generating material cost reductions assisting in supplier delivery problems and implementation of supply chain strategies
• Manage the localization project until FA passes and localized parts move to volume production.
• Understand Mechanical Drawings and associated commodities GD&T CEC Manufacturing processes such as sheet metal machining injection molding castings cables & wire harness are prefered.
• Support NPI process supplier evaluation and qualification identify potential risks to success in cost time lines quality.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.

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.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 40%

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.

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 . 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.