Strategic Sourcing Specialist

STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST

**COMPANY INTRODUCTION**
- Amphenol Network Solutions, headquartered in Liberty Lake, WA is a division of Amphenol Corporation, based in Wallingford, CT._
- Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world with a global vision to connect people with technology. Amphenol Network Solutions have been leading the industry with a high-quality, seamless product portfolio of fiber distribution, cable management, power, racks, passives, and enclosures. Our markets include IT Datacom, Mobile Devices, Mobile Networks, and Broadband. Additionally, Amphenol Corporation serves Industrial, Automotive, Commercial Aerospace, and Military markets. Our goal is simple - develop leading technologies that enhance the performance of our customers’ products, systems, and networks._

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The ideal Strategic Sourcing Specialist will provide a structured and methodical approach to the company’s need for solutions of sourcing various components through an existing and the development of, a global supply chain.

This individual will deliver sourced options and solutions to multiple commodities and/or project managers and satisfy the requirements including cost, quality, continuity of supply, risk aversion and/or mitigation, corporate ethical and legal requirements whilst operating within a defined supply chain strategy to achieve departmental goals.

They will participate in cross functional meetings to understand the requirements needed from the supply chain sourcing team, and seek the ideal solution to present as options using their knowledge of the supply base and contribute in new product introduction meetings to provide solutions and/or options.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. The list is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents. Incumbents may perform other duties as assigned._
- Follows Strategic Sourcing processes and procedures, which includes, but not limited to, the execution of RFQs (requests for quote), item set-up and maintenance, supplier set-up documentation, and the use and development of supply-chain metrics.
- Understand and source through an RFQ process to find ideal solutions to satisfy the requirements of multiple commodities and/or product segments within the company.
- Work with project managers and engineers during NPI development meetings to understand current & future needs for new product components and using supply base knowledge determine best sources to solicit submissions of RFQ.
- Ability to understand, analyze and provide a total cost analysis for the supplier selection of qualified sources of supply to assist in determining the decision for award(s) of business.
- Participate in Special Projects as needed.
- Creates, sends and manages purchase orders for First Article purchases and samples.
- Establish and strengthen supplier relationships as well as with cross functional team members as necessary to execute to strategies.
- Negotiates cost of materials and purchase terms and conditions, as needed
- Contributes to cost reduction efforts to reduce supply chain cost/cost of goods (COGS), while maintaining a continuing reliable source of supply
- Establish strong relationships with manufacturers and their associated representatives to understand product roadmaps and availability to support future product development.
- Assist the respective category/commodity teams and project managers in developing and/or enhancing the supply base that will support the technology, quality and supply continuity requirements as needed
- Identify and manage the implementation of cost reduction opportunities on new and existing products in collaboration with the category/commodity management and engineering teams or based on the Supply Chain strategy.
- Identify risks in the current supply chain and work together with SCO team & management to implement supply base consolidation, geographical transition and/or multi sourcing options to mitigate risks and/or receive cost saving
- Regularly supports supplier pricing reviews and price negotiations
- Provides maintenance of database and reviews and publishes KPI’s on strategic sourcing activities and success measures.
- Maintains a competitive atmosphere by securing quotations from qualified suppliers, considering quality, service, and price including benchmarking activities for commodity categories.
- Adheres to legal requirements and company processes for establishing new suppliers and/or monitoring current suppliers
- Interacts with other functional areas within the company, such as engineering, quality assurance, and supplier management which have an impact on buying decisions
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, b