Director of Procurement - (114270)

Sanmina Corporation is an integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving global electronics manufacturing markets. The Director of Procurement leads operational procurement strategy across manufacturing and service sites, managing supplier relationships, cost-reduction initiatives, contract negotiations, supply continuity, and procurement team performance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a comprehensive divisional purchasing strategy that aligns with Corporate/TCG enterprise level Global Sourcing guidelines to drive cost optimization and supply resilience
• Drive aggressive cost-reduction programs, identifying opportunities for Purchase Price Variance (PPV) gains, material substitutions, and volume bundling
• Evaluate and negotiate local supplier contracts, including payment terms, lead times, buffer stocks, and pricing models to improve cash flow and reduce working capital
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and scorecards for key vendors, tracking delivery performance, component quality, and continuous improvement metrics
• Collaborate & work closely with Corporate/TCG enterprise level Global Sourcing team on monitoring global metals and component market conditions, technology allocations, and lead-time trends. Formulate proactive risk- mitigation plans for single-source or critical components
• In collaboration with Corporate/TCG enterprise level Global Sourcing team, implement and manage advanced inventory programs such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment, and hubbing structures
• Oversee the tactical execution of buy signals generated by Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, ensuring data integrity around lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and pricing
• Partner closely with Customer Program Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams to smoothly onboard new programs, transition components, and resolve supplier-quality issues (SCARs)
• Serve as the final divisional escalation point before Corporate/TCG enterprise level Global Sourcing team for critical material shortages, leveraging executive supplier relationships to expedite component delivery and prevent factory downtime
• Manage, mentor, and build a high-performing team of Purchasing Managers, Procurement Specialists, and Strategic Buyers across divisional sites
• Standardize and automate purchasing workflows (e.g., electronic data interchange/EDI systems, automated PO workflows) to drive operational efficiency and strict compliance with corporate governance

Skills

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement/Purchasing, Business Administration, or an Engineering/Technical discipline
• 15+ years of progressive mechanical procurement or purchasing experience specifically within the EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services), Contract Manufacturing, or high-tech ODM sectors
• 5+ years of experience leading multi-site procurement or sourcing teams in a matrix organization
• Deep, specialized familiarity with the global metals & electrical component market ecosystem (semiconductors, passives, PCBs, custom plastics/metals) and franchised distribution channels
• Proven track record of high-stakes contract negotiations and commercial settlements with Tier-1 component manufacturers and distributors
• Expert-level understanding of material planning and purchasing workflows within major ERP architectures (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Strong proficiency in P&L structures, cost accounting, spend analytics, and cost modeling (should-cost analysis)
• Highly analytical problem-solver who thrives under a high sense of urgency, capable of maintaining composure and driving rapid results during supply-chain crises
• All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree; ASCM/APICS certifications (CSCP, CPIM) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) are highly valued

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on the role, eligibility for restricted stock unit awards
• Participation in a discretionary bonus program

Company Overview

• Sanmina creates, manufactures, and repairs some of the most complex and innovative optical, electronic, and mechanical products. It was founded in 1980, and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.sanmina.com.