Strategic Sourcing / Category Manager

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

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TTM Technologies

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1998

🎖️ Defense

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Defense • Healthcare • Logistics

TTM Technologies is a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions specializing in mission systems, RF components, and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies. The company is also known for its advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs), including quick-turn and technologically advanced variants. TTM services several key markets including aerospace and defense, automotive, computing, industrial instrumentation, medical, 5G, and networking and communications. Their products emphasize reliability and innovation, catering to mission-critical and next-generation applications across various sectors.

📋 Description

• Manage a portfolio of categories associated with the TTM Integrated Electronics product line • Develop regional category strategies, including Preferred Supplier Lists, and drive implementation with internal stakeholders • Continuously improve category and supplier strategies based on market dynamics and business model changes • Identify market opportunities that enable innovation and mitigate supply-chain risks • Lead negotiations with key suppliers on pricing, terms and conditions, vendor-managed inventory, and payment terms • Develop win/win solutions with critical suppliers during major proposal activity • Develop strategic relationships with targeted preferred suppliers • Lead supplier business reviews to improve quality, delivery, technology, and cost performance • Deliver security of supply, service and quality, and savings/cash for business needs

🎯 Requirements

• 5–10 years of category management and strategic sourcing experience, or related experience • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Engineering, with equivalent experience alternatives stated • Experience in complex pricing and contract negotiations across multiple projects and programs • Experience developing supplier relationships, supplier development, and supplier risk management • Expertise in total cost management, cost modeling, and should-cost analysis • Strong project management, organizing, and analytical skills • Effective communication, presentation, team facilitation, and influencing skills • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, matrix environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously • Skill in business and spend analytics • Familiarity with ERP tools such as Oracle and SAP • Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Cognos, SharePoint, and similar applications • A&D industry experience highly preferred • Supply-chain certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CSCMP, CPL, or CPCM preferred • Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and applicable ITAR, EAR, and OFAC laws • Must identify ITAR products and understand access restrictions to US Citizens and US Permanent Residents • Must understand and follow procedures for foreign visitors and US export shipments • Must manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • 401K • Flexible Spending Account • Health Savings Account • Accident benefits • Life insurance • Disability benefits • Paid vacation • Paid holidays