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Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Contract Manufacturing

Xirgo Technologies -
Newtownabbey

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Job details

Full-time
11 days ago

Qualifications

Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
Procurement
Engineering
Internal department liaison
Cost control
PCB
Bachelor's degree
Cost efficiency strategy
Continuous improvement
Partnership building
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Risk management
Cost optimisation planning
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Business
Project leadership
Negotiated procurement
Leadership
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience

Full job description

Driving The Future of Smart Fleet Logistics

At Xirgo, we’re not just transforming logistics — we’re redefining what’s possible. Let’s move forward together.

Our Purpose

We believe smarter tools create smarter operations. As the switched-on experts in IoT fleet solutions, we transform uncertainty into confidence, complexity into clarity, and data into decisions.

Our Vision

We empower partners with intelligent fleet logistics to create a more connected future. From bustling cities to open highways, from railroads to runways, our innovative technologies make peace of mind the new normal.

Our Mission

To be the world’s most trusted partner in smart fleet logistics, delivering comprehensive IoT solutions that transform data into useful information. We enhance fleet safety, efficiency, and performance—ensuring confidence at every step.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing is responsible for managing strategic supplier relationships, contract manufacturing partners, component sourcing activities, and cost reduction initiatives supporting Xirgo's portfolio of IoT asset tracking, vehicle telematics, and video telematics products.

This role leads the sourcing and commercial activities across electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cellular communication technologies, cameras, sensors, and related hardware. The position partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, Quality, and Finance to ensure supply continuity, competitive product costs, and successful new product introductions.

The Senior Manager serves as the primary day-to-day commercial interface with contract manufacturers and key suppliers while driving continuous improvement in cost, delivery, quality, and supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Manufacturer Management

Manage day-to-day commercial relationships with contract manufacturing partners.
Support contract negotiations, pricing reviews, and service agreements.
Conduct regular business reviews with manufacturing partners.
Monitor and improve supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness.
Coordinate resolution of supply, quality, and operational issues.
Support manufacturing capacity planning and inventory alignment.

Strategic Sourcing

Develop sourcing strategies for electronic components and assemblies.
Identify, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers.
Execute supplier selection and competitive sourcing initiatives.
Support dual-source and alternate-source qualification projects.
Monitor market conditions impacting component availability and pricing.

Cost Management

Develop detailed bill-of-material (BOM) cost analysis.
Support annual operating plan cost reduction objectives.
Lead supplier negotiations focused on:
Component pricing
Annual cost reductions
Material productivity programs
Inventory agreements
Lead time improvements
Partner with Engineering on design-to-cost initiatives.
Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost optimization.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Support Engineering and Product Management throughout product development.
Evaluate component selection from cost, availability, lifecycle, and risk perspectives.
Establish sourcing strategies for new products.
Coordinate supplier readiness and manufacturing launch activities.
Ensure continuity of supply during product transitions.

Supply Chain Risk Management

Monitor component shortages and supply chain risks.
Track semiconductor market conditions and supplier capacity constraints.
Assist in developing risk mitigation and contingency plans.
Maintain awareness of supplier financial, geopolitical, and operational risks.
Support business continuity planning activities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Engineering on component selection and supplier qualification.
Work with Operations to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
Coordinate with Supplier Quality to improve supplier performance.
Collaborate with Finance on savings validation, budgeting, and forecasting.
Support Sales and Product Management with supply and cost visibility.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead and mentor sourcing and procurement team members.
Establish supplier scorecards and performance reporting.
Promote sourcing best practices and continuous improvement.
Foster strong relationships across internal functional teams and external suppliers.
Drive accountability for sourcing objectives and project execution.

Key Performance Indicators

Cost & Financial

Annual cost savings achievement
Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
BOM cost reduction
Cost avoidance
Gross margin improvement support

Supply Chain

Material availability
On-time supplier delivery
Component shortage reduction
Contract manufacturer performance
Inventory optimization support

Strategic

Supplier qualification milestones
Dual-source implementation
New product launch readiness
Supplier performance scorecard improvements
Sourcing project completion

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.

Experience

7+ years of sourcing, supply chain, procurement, or contract manufacturing experience.
3+ years managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations.
Experience in electronics manufacturing environments.
Experience working with EMS/contract manufacturing organizations.
Demonstrated success delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

Preferred Experience

IoT devices
Telematics products
Vehicle technology
Video telematics systems
Cellular and wireless communication hardware
GPS and location-based technologies
Industrial electronics

Core Competencies

Technical

Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Relationship Management
Contract Manufacturing Operations
Cost Modeling and BOM Analysis
Contract Negotiation
Inventory and Supply Planning
Electronics Component Markets

Leadership

Business Acumen
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Analytical Decision Making
Negotiation and Influence
Project Leadership
Problem Solving
Communication Skills

Position Scope

Reports To: VP, Operations & Supply Chain

Primary Accountability:

Contract manufacturer performance
Component sourcing strategy execution
Cost reduction initiatives
Supply continuity
NPI sourcing readiness
Strategic supplier management

Decision Authority:

Supplier selection recommendations
Cost reduction project execution
Day-to-day supplier management
Commercial negotiations within delegated authority

Escalates To VP:

Major contract negotiations
Significant make/buy decisions
Strategic supplier transitions
Long-term manufacturing footprint changes
Large financial commitments

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