Sr Director- Sourcing

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 world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. VisitPlexus.com 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 atusbenefits.plexus.com. 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:  Develop an effective sourcing organization for the commodity families within the Electronic Manufacturing Services Industry for the markets that we serve, focusing on lowest total cost of ownership and best in class flexibility to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.  Defines the group-wide sourcing strategy for commodity families assigned and steers its implementation.  Ensures the development and deployment of related processes and policies throughout the corporation.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Guide interface between Global Sourcing and Engineering Solutions to drive value through early supplier engagement.
• Drive commercial and cost saving benefits realized at the P&L level to achieve the targeted net parts margin.  Monitor and set the targets for the quarterly cost reduction activities together with the VP of Sourcing.
• Develop and drive the future strategic roadmap for the company within global sourcing in cooperation with peers in the other regions.
• Develop a professional relationship with key suppliers through executive meetings and execution to the defined business metrics. Proactively develop executive level supplier relationship that result in Plexus achieving competitive costs, terms and availability of supply in all market conditions.
• Lead Supply Chain Excellence initiatives or high impact special projects that enable the organization to increase competitiveness and differentiate Plexus against competition.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.
• Implement a global risk monitoring framework to identify supplier financial, operational, and geopolitical vulnerabilities while systematically eliminating single and sole-source dependencies across the Custom Engineered Commodities.
• Strategy lead for the Custom Engineered Commodities Plexus Preferred Advantage program. Build a top-tier network of strategic preferred suppliers that deliver superior value, technology access, and capacity reservation.
• Lead advanced sourcing strategies during early-stage customer engagement and NPI to align supplier capabilities with emerging customer requirements, enabling seamless scale for Plexus' expanding customer base.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:  

• Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
• Strong experience driving KPIs
• Demonstrated commodity management expertise
• Proven negotiation and project management skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
• Market Knowledge & Trends
• Strong data analysis and Decision-making capabilities
• Continuous improvement mindset

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.

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 atGHQ.TA@plexus.com. 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.