Director of Procurement

Description Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them. Summary The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services. What You'll Do The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the execution of the operational procurement strategy across the division’s manufacturing and service sites. This role owns supplier relationship management, material cost-out initiatives (PPV), and supplier contract negotiations to maximize profitability and operational continuity. The ideal candidate will effectively bridge the gap between sourcing strategy framework designed & set by the Corporate/TCG enterprise level Global Sourcing team and localized manufacturing site execution, ensuring that component availability meets production timelines at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) while proactively mitigating component, outsourced services & sub-assembly level supply-chain risks. Strategic Purchasing & Cost Optimization Purchasing Strategy: Establish and execute a comprehensive divisional purchasing strategy that aligns with Corporate/TCG enterprise level Global Sourcing guidelines to drive cost optimization and supply resilience. Material Cost Reduction (PPV): Drive aggressive cost-reduction programs, identifying opportunities for Purchase Price Variance (PPV) gains, material substitutions, and volume bundling. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Evaluate and negotiate local supplier contracts, including payment terms, lead times, buffer stocks, and pricing models to improve cash flow and reduce working capital. Supplier Relationship & Risk Management Supplier Governance: Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and scorecards for key vendors, tracking delivery performance, component quality, and continuous improvement metrics. Supply Continuity & Risk Mitigation: Collaborate & work closely with Corporate/TCG enterprise level Global Sourcing team on monitoring global metals and component market conditions, technology allocations, and lead-time trends. Formulate proactive risk- mitigation plans for single-source or critical components. Supply Chain Agility: In collaboration with Corporate/TCG enterprise level Global Sourcing team, implement and manage advanced inventory programs such as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), consignment, and hubbing structures. Operational Purchasing & Execution MRP Alignment: Oversee the tactical execution of buy signals generated by Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, ensuring data integrity around lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and pricing. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Customer Program Management, New Product Introduction (NPI), Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams to smoothly onboard new programs, transition components, and resolve supplier-quality issues (SCARs). Escalation Management: Serve as the final divisional escalation point before Corporate/TCG enterprise level Global Sourcing team for critical material shortages, leveraging executive supplier relationships to expedite component delivery and prevent factory downtime. Team Le…

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