Senior Procurement Specialist - Remote

Senior Procurement Specialist March Networks is an established global leader in the video surveillance industry and works with the world’s largest retailers and banking institutions. At March Networks, we value your hard work, creativity and your passionate desire to deliver only the best to our customers, partners and each other. This role provides advanced strategic procurement for March Network
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s and Vivotek hardware (SSS LOB). The Senior Procurement Specialist builds and manages a world‑class supply base, leads supplier and contract manufacturer commercial negotiations, and manages component risk and lifecycle to enable successful product hardware build strategies with our global Contract Manufacturing partners, including Delta and Sanmina. The role works in close partnership with the Senior Manager, S&OP, who owns demand, supply, and inventory planning. Strategic procurement for SSS LOB Provide advanced procurement support to the Hardware Engineering organization throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through volume production, for the Taipei, Poland, Milan, and Ottawa design teams. Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships across key hardware commodities, including Memory/SOC/ICs/processors, PCBs, connectors, fans, and electro‑mechanical components. Lead supply risk management, including geopolitical, sanctions, tariff, lifecycle, allocation, and single-source component risks, while developing mitigation strategies. Lead component price negotiations and manage commercial release milestones to meet build schedules, cost, and margin objectives. Evaluate supplier capability, reliability, capacity, financial health, and cost competitiveness to support both NPI and long‑term supply strategies. Contract manufacturing and outsourcing Support global contract manufacturing partners, including Delta, Sanmina, and future partners across North America, Europe, and Asia, on commercial and sourcing matters. Drive and negotiate cost models with existing and new outsource partners to maximize the SSS LOB’s margin contribution. In collaboration with the Technical Operations team, engage contract manufacturers early and formally in DFM/DFA by conducting joint design reviews, BOM rationalization, and component risk assessments to ensure manufacturability, test strategy, and lifecycle/obsolescence considerations are built in. BOM analysis, risk, and lifecycle management Perform in‑depth Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis to inform procurement and S&OP decisions, including long lead‑time risk and early‑purchase recommendations. Support the S&OP team in resolving material shortages impacting builds, pilot runs, and volume product builds by working directly with suppliers on recovery. Commercial and contractual leadership Lead procurement contract, NDA, and commercial term negotiations with key suppliers in alignment with corporate policies and risk appetite. Conduct business and financial reviews of potential and existing suppliers to support sourcing decisions and S&OP risk reviews. Present procurement strategies, supply risks, and savings opportunities to leadership and in S&OP reviews. Participate in Product Line readiness and gate reviews, clearly articulating sourcing status, risks, mitigation plans, and commercial implications. Contribute to elevating strategic sourcing maturity, including process improvements and tool adoption. Performance management and governance Monitor procurement KPIs, including material cost variance, savings, supplier on-time delivery, and supplier and component consolidation. Ensure that sourcing strategies and pricing are accurately reflected in ERP data, material masters, and procurement records. Drive continuous improvement in sourcing and NPI commercialization, quantifying financial benefits (e.G., 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement in the high‑tech / networking or electronics industry. ~ Hands‑on experience with NPI processes

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