Product Development Sourcing Manager

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locations
Livingston, United Kingdom
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 4 Days Ago
job requisition id
R028890
Be You - Our people create our best Plexus. Ingrained in our culture of inclusion is the philosophy that each individual offers diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that create great outcomes when we are united as a team.We embrace the differences of all our colleagues, celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as the Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience. Who we are and what we do? We help our customers deliver products to the world which have a profound impact on people’s lives. From ultrasound units and 3D printing to network security applications and in-flight Wi-Fi, we help create products that build a better world.We’re a global team of experts who partner with our customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.Whether you’re looking to start, change, or advance your career find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world with us.The RoleIn the role of a Product Development Sourcing Manager, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between the engineering and materials departments.Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate closely with Engineers and Project Managers to ensure that design projects are completed within the designated timeframe and budget. This position holds significant importance within the organization as it facilitates a seamless transition during the commercialization phase of the engineering design process. Key Job Accountabilities: PDSM Architecture and Execution - Capable of serving as supply chain lead, providing strategic guidance and motivation for teams, controlling scope, schedule, and unit price while managing sourcing and procurement for mid-sized to large xDC projects.Quality Execution – Accountable for ensuring their team’s metric performance, adherence to existing processes, and responsible for staffing projects for success.Strategic Growth - Supports continuous improvement. Expands and grows group capabilities by hiring personnel, establishing and achieving group objectives, identifying and supporting training opportunities, developing and maintaining strategic roadmaps for further process development.Business Development – Works collaboratively with the business development and project management team to effectively promote and sell Product Development Sourcing services. Assists in creating collateral to promote team services in customer facing meetings. Ensures proposals created by their team have well bounded scope, adequate budget and clear deliverables to ensure customer success. Education/Experience Qualifications:
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A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required (in business or engineering preferably)
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Experience in custom mechanical or electromechanical components processing is highly desired.
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A demonstrated level of project management success is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered. Why you will love it? At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries – helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world. At Plexus, you will find:A workplace centered on collaboration and integritySupportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environmentAn inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertiseFlexible career paths across a variety of disciplinesInnovative design solutions and state-of-the-art technology that improves livesThrough our commitment to local community involvement we encourage our employees to participate in outreach activities with charities, local Schools, Universities, and Colleges and to promote careers in the STEM fieldsAdditionally, when you join, we want you to enjoy what you do and be rewarded for your contribution, so we have a range of attractive benefits on offer:Bespoke development planOnline learning and formal development programsFull-time, permanent employment contractEnhanced pension contributions33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) Paid family leavePrivate medical insuranceGroup income protection insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Cycle to work schemeVolunteer time offFlexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)Life assuranceOccupational healthVision care discountsDiscount schemes Company sick pay scheme Onsite gym/ discounted gym Application ProcessWe don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We value all the perspectives our team brings to the table, and we want to hear from YOU. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.
About UsSince 1979, Plexus has been partnering with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 20,000 individuals who are dedicated to providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing and Sustainability Services. Plexus is a global leader that specializes in serving customers in industries with highly complex products and demanding regulatory environments. Plexus delivers customer service excellence to leading companies by providing innovative, comprehensive solutions throughout a product’s lifecycle. For more information about Plexus, visit our website at www.plexus.com .
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