Supply Chain Manager, Connectors

What to Expect

The Supply Chain Manager – Connectors leads strategic sourcing and operational supply chain execution for interconnect commodities, ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, and supply
continuity. This role combines supplier strategy, cost optimization, clear-to-build readiness, and shortage resolution to support high-volume production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for connectors and electromechanical components
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement
• Conduct cost modeling and lead commercial negotiations and contracts
• Drive clear-to-build (CTB) readiness and ensure alignment to production plans
• Lead end-to-end shortage resolution including root cause and recovery execution
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to build a resilient supply base
• Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to align technical and supply strategies

What You’ll Bring

• 3–5+ years of strategic sourcing or supply chain experience in electronics/mechanical commodities
• Strong experience in supplier management, negotiations, and cost modeling
• Proven track record in shortage resolution and supply recovery execution
• Solid understanding of CTB processes and production readiness metrics
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or technology environments