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Strategic Sourcing / Category Manager
TTM TechnologiesStrategic sourcing manager optimizing supplier categories for TTM’s global electronics and PCB manufacturing business. Managing negotiations, supplier performance, risk, and cost across Integrated Electronics operations.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on supplier relationship development, contract negotiations, and total cost management. Proficient in utilizing analytics and project management skills to drive improvements in supply chain performance and compliance with export control regulations.
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Category ManagementStrategic SourcingSupplier Relationship DevelopmentContract NegotiationsTotal Cost Management
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Hard Skills
Category ManagementStrategic SourcingTotal Cost ManagementCost ModelingShould-Cost AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsSpend AnalyticsProject ManagementPricing NegotiationsSupplier Risk Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam FacilitationInfluencing SkillsOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
ERP ToolsOracleSAPExcelWordPowerPointCognosSharePoint
Certifications & Qualifications
CPSMCSCPCPIMCSCMPCPLCPCM
Industry Keywords
A&D IndustrySupply Chain ManagementITAREAROFACExport Control PoliciesVendor-Managed InventoryMarket DynamicsSupplier Business ReviewsSecurity of Supply
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCognosERPOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
What you’ll need- 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
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Accident benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays