Procurement Director, Manufacturing Services
Core
Architect and execute global sourcing strategy for external manufacturing and repair ecosystems, building a resilient partner network for complex hardware portfolios.
Role type
Senior strategic procurement director (manufacturing services)
Builds
Global manufacturing and repair partner networks supporting hardware products for public safety and business communications
Domain
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS), Original Design Manufacturing (ODM), and global repair logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (supply chain network)
Required skills
Global procurement strategy, complex international contract negotiation, should-cost modeling, macroeconomic risk assessment, team leadership and mentoring, cross-functional partnership with R&D and Engineering
Preferred skills
Electronics manufacturing processes knowledge (PCBA, mechanical fabrication), reverse logistics expertise, experience managing EMS/ODM relationships in high-tech/telecom/aerospace/automotive
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools
Responsibilities
Develop multi-year global procurement strategies for EMS and ODM; Lead negotiations for Master Services Agreements and SLAs; Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives; Serve as executive contact for manufacturing partners; Partner with R&D and Engineering on design transitions; Optimize global repair network; Assess geopolitical and macroeconomic risks; Lead and mentor global procurement team
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with global scope