At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to source innovative engineering components and negotiate impactful contracts.
- Company: Amphenol Communications Solutions, a leader in interconnect solutions with a global presence.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, pension plan, and exciting employee incentive programs.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with top engineering teams.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of sourcing experience required.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 125000 $ per year.
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. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Amphenol's High Speed IO Connectors and OverPass Solutions Business Unit is a market leader in high-speed, high-bandwidth interconnect solutions used in servers, storage, networking equipment, and data center infrastructure. Our products enable reliable, low-loss data transmission in some of the world's most advanced IT and Datacom platforms, helping power the technology behind leading Tier 1 OEMs.
This role is a chance to make a real impact as part of a collaborative, fast-moving team within Amphenol's decentralized culture, where ideas are heard, initiative is encouraged, and teams are empowered to make decisions with clear accountability.
Position Summary: The ideal candidate would combine strategic sourcing expertise with a solid understanding of engineered components and manufacturing processes. Experience with PCBs, metal and plastic prototyping methods, quick turnaround tooling, service agreements, vendor selection, and negotiations is critical to success in this role.
Key Attributes:
- Deadline-Driven: Ability to prioritize and overcome obstacles to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Negotiator: Skilled in negotiating favorable terms to achieve the best cost, quality, and delivery outcomes, especially in high-stakes contracts.
- Curious: Seeks new information and continuously explores innovative solutions.
- Relationship Manager: Adept at building strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
- Effective Communicator: Communicates with clarity, listens actively, and tailors messages for maximum impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in design reviews with global engineering teams.
- Obtain supplier quotations, lead times, and manufacturing feedback.
- Prepare quotation summaries and track project spending.
- Coordinate DFM reviews, sample deliveries, and production schedules.
- Support suppliers through First Article Inspection (FAI) approval.
- Evaluate and qualify new suppliers.
- Negotiate annual cost reductions and identify value-engineering opportunities.
- Monitor supplier cost, quality, delivery, and technical performance.
- Participate to qualify new vendor.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Manufacturing, Optoelectronics, or a related engineering field.
- Mechanical / PCB engineering background - MUST HAVE.
- 5 or more years of sourcing, procurement, or supplier-development experience.
- Experience with connectors, cable assemblies, optical modules, or precision electronic components.
- Ability to read 2D/3D drawings and understand GD&T.
- Knowledge of stamping, injection moulding, electroplating, machining, tooling, or automated assembly.
- Strong cost-analysis, negotiation, supplier-management, and cross-functional communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience in communication connectors, switches, or optical communications.
- Basic understanding of high-speed signal testing (VNA, TDR) or environmental reliability testing is a plus.
Why Work for Us?
- Benefits Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance.
- Health Care Spending Account: Additional financial support for health-related expenses.
- Pension Plan: Company-supported pension scheme.
- Incentive Plans: Progressive employee incentive plans.
- Talent Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Company Recreation Club: Participate in fun activities, draws with exciting prizes, summer BBQs, holiday parties, and more!
The base salary range for this position is $85,000- $125,000 annually. In determining the rate of pay, Amphenol considers a variety of nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant industry experience, qualifications, skills, and education.
Amphenol Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise Amphenol, in a timely fashion, of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Senior Technical Sourcing Specialist in Markham employer: Amphenol Corporation
Amphenol Communications Solutions is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration in Markham. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer comprehensive training programs and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers. Join us to be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise in sourcing and procurement will make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge technology solutions.
