Product Development Sourcing Specialist

Your journey to building a better world starts hereWHO WE AREWe help create products that build a better world across a variety of industries:- Healthcare and Life Sciences- Aerospace and Defense- IndustrialSome examples of products include:- Ultrasound units- Robotic surgical devices- Molecular diagnostics instruments-- Electric-assist BicyclesWHY WE LOVE ITAt Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication and teamwork. Our engineers work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries - helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.At Plexus, you will find:- A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity- Supportive leadership teams that value work life balance through a flexible work environment- An inclusive environment which values diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise- Flexible career paths across a variety of disciplines- Innovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves livesHOW YOU WILL DO IT- The collaboration between material sourcing and product development is critical to Plexus’ goal of Customer Service Excellence. The Product Development Sourcing Specialist (PDSS) role is a key bridge between the engineering and materials functions. The PDSS will work in support of Product Development Sourcing Managers to collaborate with Engineers and Project Managers to ensure on time and on budget design projects. Managing this important collaboration early in the product development process will lead to favorable cost management and a smooth transition during the Commercialization phase of the Plexus Product Realization Value Stream.- Key Job Accountabilities:- Unit Cost Management: Responsible to ensure Bill of Material (BOM) cost remains on target throughout all phases of product development. Mitigate BOM cost revisions caused by project scope changes, and make sure all stakeholders are in agreement on revised costs and/or product feature tradeoffs. Support supplier negotiations and management of part costs when necessary.- Supplier Project Management: Facilitate effective supplier involvement in design for manufacturability efforts and design revision proposals. Provide inputs to aid collaboration between suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering to support on-time and successful completion of tooling, product build and qualification.- Customer Team: Provides input and support for Design for Supply Chain activities. Examples of these activities include providing input to the supply chain phase gate reviews, ensuring milestone updates on cost management and Preferred Manufacturer Utilization are accurate and up to date.- Additional Accountabilities:- Work closely with the Sector Supply Chain Director, the Supply Chain Productivity Manager, Product Development Sourcing Manager and/or Regional Supply Chain Team to ensure Customer Pricing (QC) is in line with the strategic objective as set for the account.- Provide feedback and assistance to Commodity Managers / Specialists to close identified sourcing gaps and other gaps in preferred supplier performance.- Collaborate with Engineering and suppliers to determine appropriate manufacturing methods for prototypes when schedule constraints prohibit mass production methods.- Lead all communication and interface with suppliers to ensure on-time completion of supplier commitments and deliverables.- Liaise with Supplier’s Senior Management to anticipate and resolve problems that jeopardize on-time delivery of prototypes and/or parts for production launch.- Occasional travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 25%).- Education/Experience Qualifications:- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or engineering is preferred.- Experience in custom mechanical or electromechanical components processing is highly desired.- A demonstrated level of project management success is preferred.- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered._Other Qualifications:- Some knowledge of tooling and manufacturing processes (such as molding, metal fabrication and surface finish, machining, extrusion, die cutting, and cable assemblies) for custom mechanical products highly desired.- Ability to influence others, within Plexus, at suppliers, and customers and able to lead both with and without formal authority in a matrixed organization.- Strong written and verbal communication skills, quantitative analysis ability, attention to detail, time management skills, and organizational skills.- Strong presentation skills and the ability to represent Plexus in a professional manner to suppliers and customers.- This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the in