Senior Supply Chain Manager

Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain ManagementReports To: Senior Director, Global Supply Chain ManagementJob OverviewThe Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Management is responsible for leadingComponents Sourcing, supply chain analytics & order fulfilment within an EMSenvironment. Reporting to the Senior Director of Global Supply Chain Management, this roleplays a critical part in supporting Components Sourcing/RFQ activities, Customer Quoterequest, cost modelling, Demand/Supply management and data-driven decision-making toensure product cost competitiveness and operational excellence.This position bridges supply chain execution, cost analytics, and commercial support bytranslating supply chain data into actionable insights that support business growth andprofitability.Key ResponsibilitiesMaterials & Procurement LeadershipLead and manage Components sourcing, manage purchasing teams to supportproduction and customer demand.Ensure material availability while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing excessand obsolete inventory.Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships to meet quality, cost, delivery,and capacity requirements.Drive supplier performance management, including cost reduction, lead-timeimprovement, MOQ reduction and optimizations and continuity of supply.RFQ Support & Cost QuotingLead supply chain participation in customer RFQs, providing accurate andcompetitive material cost inputs.Develop and validate BOM costing, material lead times, MOQ impacts, and lifecyclerisk assessments during the quoting process.Collaborate closely with Sales, Program Management, Engineering, and Finance tosupport pricing strategies and cost targets.Identify cost risks and opportunities early in the quoting phase and recommendmitigation strategies.Supply Chain Analytics & Financial PerformanceOwn and drive supply chain analytics related to Materials cost, cost trends, andsupplier price movements.Develop dashboards and reporting to track material cost performance against quotedprices.Analyse material cost performance by customer, program, and commodity;recommend corrective actions as needed.Support working capital initiatives through data-driven inventory optimization anddemand planning insights.Continuous Improvement & Cost OptimizationIdentify and execute cost reduction initiatives across materials and sourcing, includingalternate sourcing, negotiations, and VA/VE opportunities.Implement best practices and standardized processes for purchasing, procurement,and cost analytics.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Engineering on NPI support, component selection, and lifecyclemanagement.Collaborate with Quality and Supplier Quality teams on supplier developmentinitiatives.Serve as a key supply chain interface for Sales and Finance on costing, marginanalysis, and pricing decisions.Risk Management & ComplianceIdentify material and supplier risks including single-source components, allocationrisks, and end-of-life exposure.Develop and maintain mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing and long-termagreements.Ensure compliance with internal policies, customer requirements, and applicableregulatory standards.QualificationsEducationBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Mechanical Engineering or a relatedfield required.Experience15+ to 20+ years of progressive experience in materials management, procurement, orsupply chain analytics within an EMS manufacturing environment.10+ years of people leadership experience managing supply chain or materials teams.Demonstrated experience supporting RFQs, BOM costing, and material marginanalysis.Skills & CompetenciesStrong understanding of EMS materials costing, BOM structures, component market& demand/supply dynamicsAdvanced analytical skills with experience in cost analysis & margin tracking, andcost modelling.Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analytics tools (Excel advanced, PowerBI, or similar).Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Ability to balance operational execution with financial and strategic analysis.Required to travel occasionally