Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

Location: United States , United States Department: Engineering Posted: 10/29/2026 Location Name: Remote Wage: Depends on Experience Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive. The Global Strategic Sourcing Manager for the Power Business Unit (BU) is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing and category strategies that drive cost competitiveness, ensure supply continuity, and deliver quality excellence across Power BU product lines. This role leads supplier strategy, negotiations, and performance management while partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and New Product Introduction (NPI) teams. The position plays a critical role in supporting rapid growth, global manufacturing expansion, and proactive risk mitigation across the Power BU network. Scope & Key Spend Areas Direct Materials & Components: Raw cable and cable-related materials Purchased components and key sub-assemblies Tooling and supplier services (as applicable) Global Manufacturing Footprint: Cochin, India Nantong & Dongguan, China Mexicali, Mexico Future global expansions as required Key Responsibilities Global Sourcing Strategy & Category Management Develop and execute global category strategies aligned to cost reduction, quality improvement, supply continuity, and scalability Drive supplier segmentation, dual/alternate sourcing, and localization initiatives to mitigate single-source and geopolitical risks Conduct market intelligence, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to identify sustainable cost and margin improvements Supplier Identification, Qualification & Development Lead supplier discovery, RFQs, evaluation, and selection aligned with technical, quality, capacity, and compliance requirements Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) and Operations to implement supplier development plans improving OTIF, quality, and responsiveness Support supplier qualification for new regions and “out-of-China” sourcing strategies Contracting & Commercial Execution Negotiate and implement supplier agreements including pricing, payment terms, lead times, service levels, and capacity commitments Ensure all commercial agreements align with internal policies, risk frameworks, and long-term BU strategy Manage and optimize existing contracts, including renegotiations and cost recovery initiatives Cross-Functional & NPI Partnership Collaborate with Engineering and NPI teams to ensure sourcing readiness for new product launches and production ramp-ups (PPAP/FAI readiness) Provide sourcing leadership for program transitions, site transfers, and global scale-up initiatives Risk Management & Supply Continuity Identify and mitigate supply risks including single-source exposure, capacity constraints, logistics challenges, tariffs, and geopolitical factors Develop contingency plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and buffer models for critical commodities Maintain supplier scorecards and lead performance reviews with corrective action and continuous improvement plans Systems, Analytics & Governance Own spend visibility, PPV tracking, and validated savings for assigned categories Develop and maintain supplier KPI dashboards (delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness) Ensure compliance with sourcing pol…

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