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About the role
- Senior Procurement Specialist managing strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, BOM risk, and contract manufacturing for March Networks’ global video surveillance hardware.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced procurement support to Hardware Engineering throughout the product development lifecycle, from concept through volume production
- Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships across key hardware commodities
- Lead supply risk management and develop mitigation strategies
- Act as the primary business interface between supply partners, Hardware Engineering, Product Line Management, and Operations
- Lead component price negotiations and manage commercial release milestones
- Evaluate supplier capability, reliability, capacity, financial health, and cost competitiveness
- Support global contract manufacturing partners on commercial and sourcing matters
- Drive and negotiate cost models with outsource partners
- Engage contract manufacturers in DFM/DFA through joint design reviews, BOM rationalization, and component risk assessments
- Drive component portfolio rationalization across design teams
- Perform in-depth BOM analysis, including long lead-time risk and early-purchase recommendations
- Drive EOL component analysis, PCN reviews, and dual-sourcing strategies
- Assess manufacturing cost structures and provide component-level and finished-goods cost models
- Support S&OP in resolving material shortages affecting builds and production
- Lead procurement contract, NDA, and commercial term negotiations
- Conduct business and financial reviews of suppliers
- Manage pricing updates and verification for Engineering, Product Line Management, and Finance
- Present procurement strategies, supply risks, and savings opportunities to leadership and in S&OP reviews
- Participate in Product Line readiness and gate reviews
- Contribute to strategic sourcing process improvements and tool adoption
- Monitor procurement KPIs, including material cost variance, savings, supplier on-time delivery, and supplier/component consolidation
- Ensure sourcing strategies and pricing are accurately reflected in ERP data, material masters, and procurement records
- Drive continuous improvement in sourcing and NPI commercialization, quantifying financial benefits
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement in the high-tech / networking or electronics industry
- Hands-on experience with NPI processes and BOM analysis, including cost modeling, lifecycle/risk assessment, and supplier selection
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements, including pricing, contracts, and NDAs with semiconductor and electronics suppliers and contract manufacturers
- Working knowledge of MRP/MPS and how procurement decisions connect to S&OP and financial planning
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP or similar), sourcing tools, and advanced Excel/analytics
- Experience with product lifecycle or Agile/PLM systems is an asset
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including cost analysis and supply risk mitigation
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Procurement designation (e.g., CSCMP, CPSM, SCMP) is an asset
Benefits
- Flexibility and support for a healthy work-life balance
- Professional development opportunities
- Medical/Dental benefits offered immediately from Day 1
- Health club reimbursement
- Professional development support
- Company holiday closure
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