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WHO WE ARE

We’re a global team of over 20,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you’re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.

We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement: Responsible to define the strategic roadmap for the Materials organization and lead the Supply Chain Specialists in the development of strategies to fulfill the roadmap objectives. Provide project management support for the implementation of the developed strategies. Provide project management support in strategic process integration of acquired companies. Reports to the UK Operations Director.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Ensure that we have sufficient coverage of each commodity globally through supplier rationalization as well as supporting new technologies or regions.
• Proactively monitor marketplace conditions and manage data related to product costing and commodity index.
• Develop and execute sourcing and supply chain strategies that maximize working capital and ROIC.
• Mange the development, negotiation, and execution and/or maintenance of supply contracts with all strategic suppliers.
• Focus the Supply Chain Operations and Site teams on operational excellence to contribute to customer service excellence.
• Accountable to execute on Plexus’ Best People strategy, leaders will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning and ensuring that their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Establish and manager cross-functional strategy implementations team.
• Establish performance objectives and associated metrics for Supply Chain Specialists. Track the performance and report progress on a monthly basis.
• Map all current Materials processes to establish a baseline for improvement.
• Work with Materials Systems and Data group to establish useable metrics within the Materials organization.
• Develop and maintain the strategic roadmap for the Materials organization.
• Develop material strategies to fulfill the objectives defined by the strategic roadmap.
• Provide project management support for the implementation of the developed strategies.
• Provide benchmarking information on the Materials strategies of Plexus Customers, Suppliers, and Competitors to identify areas of potential opportunity as well as competitive advantage.
• Develop and document processes and training requirements of new supply chain strategies.
• Provide project management support in the area of integrating new acquisitions.
• Provide training and project management support to the Material Teams in the areas of definition, creation, and implementation of the assured supply program.
• Complete reports and provide information in a timely manner as requested by management.
• Interacts with staff members of the department, customers and suppliers. Communicates with the Director of Supply Chain Strategy to obtain direction, assistance and to address concerns.
• Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Materials Management or a related field is required.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of related experience is required.
• Membership or certification in professional organizations, such as APICS and NAPM is preferred.
• Successful completion of all internal courses offered by the company is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication, as well as interpersonal, organizational and troubleshooting skills.
• Problem solving, process analysis, and supervisory skills along with a positive attitude.
• Proficiency in standard personal computer and mainframe business and manufacturing applications.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all customer and company information.
• General office equipment and materials.

Work Environment:

• The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at

[email protected]

. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.


Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!

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