Strategic Sourcing Specialist
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Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posted: 6/15/2026
Location Name: Amphenol Borisch Technologies
Wage: Depends on Experience
This position is responsible for strategic sourcing that contributes to our customer satisfaction and financial growth by developing strategic supplier relationships and obtaining the most competitive material pricing and lead-time on new bids to customers. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is the point person in all material hand-offs from the bid phase to the purchasing phase. This position requires strong analytical and negotiation skills to realize cost savings in bids and to effectively develop strategic sourcing agreements with vendors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzes spend data/market trends to develop overall strategic sourcing initiatives
Research and select suppliers for strategic sourcing agreements/initiatives
Analyzes bid responses and supplier information to determine best sources of supply to support customer and business demand
Work closely with and provide strategic assistance on material bids to our pricing and business development teams
Develop and maintain approved supplier list
Coordinate NPI risk assessment, launch support
Negotiate strategic sourcing agreements and amendments with reasonable and appropriate terms and conditions
Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives to ensure favorable PPV
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and systems
Quarterly lead time updates
Customer support as required
Meet with supplier representatives, participate in quarterly business reviews with key suppliers
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Operations/Supply Chain Management or a technical discipline
Analytical thinker who can draw sound business conclusions from multiple sources of information
Exceptional Excel skills
Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically
Demonstrated problem solving skills
Demonstrated results through negotiation and supplier management techniques
Minimum 1-2 years in a strategic role
Demonstrated Procurement/Sourcing experience, particularly in contract development and management
Excellent verbal, written communication and negotiation skills
Presence and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers, suppliers and senior management
Experience building strategic working relationships
10% travel
About our CompanyAmphenol Borisch Technologies (ABT), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is an industry leader in providing high-reliability electronic systems for Aerospace and Defense companies across the globe. ABT is focused on expanding the company's industry presence by providing customers with superior quality and service combined with advanced manufacturing capabilities. ABT is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI and has locations in Nogales, Mexico, Mesa, AZ and London, Ontario.
Benefits We Offer: At Amphenol Borisch Technologies, we provide a wide range of benefits for our permanent full-time employees. Highlights include:
UNITED STATES
Unique full-time work schedule that includes every other Friday off
Full Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous 401(k) match
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
Paid time off to volunteer
Company-Paid Short Term Disability
CANADA
Full benefits package
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance plans
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Days
Reimbursement Programs (Gym, Tuition, etc.)
Pension plan
Paid parental leave
Amphenol Borisch Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. The Company designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, coaxial and flat-ribbon cable, and interconnect systems.
The primary end markets for the Company's products are communications and information processing markets, including cable television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications.