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Amphenol Communications Solutions · 1 day ago

Supply Chain Director

Yocumtown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

12+ years exp

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is a division of Amphenol Corporation, a leader in interconnect solutions for various electronics markets. They are seeking a Supply Chain Director who will own the global supply chain strategy and procurement execution for high complexity cable backplane products, ensuring cost competitiveness and quality across a diverse supply base.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy for cable backplane systems, including sourcing for high speed cables, PCBs, connectors, plating, quick turn prototypes, and high precision tooling

Lead sourcing for new product introductions to support fast design cycles and aggressive customer timelines

Align purchasing activity with engineering and operations to ensure technical requirements and manufacturability are supported

Own total cost management for the cable backplane product line and drive multi year cost roadmaps

Oversee forecasting, capacity planning, and supply continuity for long lead materials and constrained technologies

Build strategic supplier relationships in high speed cable, PCB fabrication, tooling, and custom interconnect manufacturing

Perform supplier evaluations and business reviews, driving improvements in quality, delivery, and cost

Partner with suppliers on capacity investments, lead time reduction, and technology alignment with next generation backplane needs

Ensure suppliers meet Amphenol standards for process control, quality systems, and environmental compliance

Lead supplier audits for critical components within the cable backplane portfolio

Lead complex negotiations for multi year agreements, tooling investments, long term supply contracts, and key service agreements

Establish contracts that secure pricing, quality, service levels, and continuity for mission critical materials

Monitor contractual obligations and renegotiate proactively to maintain favorable positions as technology and market conditions evolve

Manage contractual escalations and risk mitigation for sole-sourced technologies

Ensure inventory strategies align with customer forecasts, program schedules, and long lead supply realities unique to backplane systems

Build contingency plans for constrained commodities such as high layer count PCBs, plating processes, and specialized cable materials

Partner with logistics teams to optimize global movement, storage, and handling of sensitive or high value interconnect materials

Work with quality engineering to define and maintain material specifications for cable backplane products including PCBs, cables, and mechanical elements

Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives when quality issues occur at suppliers

Maintain documented supplier performance histories that guide sourcing decisions and risk assessments

Support engineering with DFM, DFT, and manufacturability feedback from the supply base

Conduct cost modeling for cables, PCBs, plating, tooling, and other backplane related components

Lead supplier consolidation efforts and evaluate make vs buy opportunities to strengthen competitiveness

Benchmark costs across global regions and adjust sourcing strategies to align with market trends and customer requirements

Track KPIs such as supplier OTD, cost savings, inventory health, and prototype cycle times

Provide executive level reporting on supply chain performance, risks, and mitigation plans

Use data to generate insights, improve accuracy of forecasting, and strengthen operational decision making

Lead root cause investigations for supply disruptions and implement sustainable improvements

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementStrategic SourcingCable Backplane SystemsNegotiationISO 9001Lean ManufacturingData AnalyticsPlanningLogisticsCross Functional LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum 12 to 15 years in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or procurement within interconnect, cable assemblies, PCBs, or electronics manufacturing

Prior leadership experience required

Strong knowledge of cable backplane systems, high speed interconnect materials, PCBs, and tooling

Expertise with ISO 9001 and 14001, lean manufacturing concepts, and continuous improvement methodologies

Proven track record of negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing high value suppliers

Strong planning and logistics background, including capacity management and global sourcing

Analytical and data fluent with the ability to interpret trends and develop strategy

Strong communication, cross functional leadership, and the ability to influence at senior levels

Preferred

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field preferred

Company

Amphenol Communications Solutions

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets.

Founded in 2000

Berlin, Berlin, DEU

10001+ employees