Sr. Direct Sourcing Specialist (EMS)

Summary

I'm recruiting for a Senior Direct Sourcing Specialist with a leading technology manufacturer. This role is focused on sourcing and supplier management for electronic components, PCBAs, and EMS/contract manufacturing partners , with significant ownership over supplier strategy, cost optimization,negotiations, and supply continuity.

Contract-to-hire opportunity, converting to FTE after 6 months
Onsite in West Greenwich, RI

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials, including electronic components, PCBAs, and EMS suppliers.
• Manage relationships with global suppliers and contract manufacturers, driving performance, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Lead supplier negotiations, commercial agreements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis to identify supply risks, cost-saving opportunities, and sourcing strategies.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring timely sourcing of components and materials.
• Drive supplier scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage RFQs, RFPs, contract administration, and procurement documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing electronic components, PCBAs, semiconductors, EMS services, or electro-mechanical assemblies .
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing EMS/Contract Manufacturer relationships.
• Proven success driving cost savings, supply continuity, and supplier performance improvements.
• Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred).

If this is something you'd be interested in please send over a copy of your resume and I can give you a call.

Thanks

Job Description

I'm recruiting for a Senior Direct Sourcing Specialist with a leading technology manufacturer. This role is focused on sourcing and supplier management for electronic components, PCBAs, and EMS/contract manufacturing partners , with significant ownership over supplier strategy, cost optimization,negotiations, and supply continuity.

Contract-to-hire opportunity, converting to FTE after 6 months
Onsite in West Greenwich, RI

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials, including electronic components, PCBAs, and EMS suppliers.
• Manage relationships with global suppliers and contract manufacturers, driving performance, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Lead supplier negotiations, commercial agreements, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis to identify supply risks, cost-saving opportunities, and sourcing strategies.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring timely sourcing of components and materials.
• Drive supplier scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage RFQs, RFPs, contract administration, and procurement documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience sourcing electronic components, PCBAs, semiconductors, EMS services, or electro-mechanical assemblies .
• Strong background in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
• Experience managing EMS/Contract Manufacturer relationships.
• Proven success driving cost savings, supply continuity, and supplier performance improvements.
• Familiarity with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred).

If this is something you'd be interested in please send over a copy of your resume and I can give you a call.

Thanks