Senior Procurement Specialist
Role Overview
Provides advanced strategic procurement for March Networks and Vivotek hardware (SSS LOB).
Builds and manages the supply base, leads supplier and contract manufacturer negotiations, and manages component risk and lifecycle for global hardware manufacturing.
Partners with the Senior Manager, S&OP, who owns demand, supply, and inventory planning.
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Role overview
Provides advanced strategic procurement for March Networks and Vivotek hardware (SSS LOB).
Builds and manages the supply base, leads supplier and contract manufacturer negotiations, and manages component risk and lifecycle for global hardware manufacturing.
Partners with the Senior Manager, S&OP, who owns demand, supply, and inventory planning.
Strategic procurement and manufacturing
- Support Hardware Engineering from concept through volume production across Taipei, Poland, Milan, and Ottawa design teams.
- Manage suppliers across memory/SOC/ICs/processors, PCBs, connectors, fans, and electromechanical components; assess capability, reliability, capacity, financial health, and costs.
- Manage geopolitical, sanctions, tariff, lifecycle, allocation, and single-source risks; negotiate component pricing and commercial release milestones.
- Support global contract manufacturers, negotiate cost models, and involve manufacturers in DFM/DFA, design reviews, BOM rationalization, and risk assessment.
BOM, lifecycle, and commercial work
- Rationalize component portfolios; analyze BOMs for procurement and S&OP decisions, long lead-time risk, and early-purchase recommendations.
- Lead EOL component analysis, PCN reviews, and dual-sourcing strategies; support supplier recovery for shortages affecting builds.
- Assess NPI manufacturing cost structures and provide component and finished-goods cost models to Product Line Management and Finance.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, NDAs, and commercial terms; conduct supplier business and financial reviews and manage pricing updates.
- Present sourcing plans, risks, savings, and readiness information; monitor procurement KPIs and maintain accurate ERP and procurement records.
- Drive sourcing and NPI commercialization improvements, measuring cost reductions, reduced obsolescence, and margin benefits.
Qualifications and experience
- 7+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement in high-tech, networking, or electronics.
- Hands-on NPI and BOM analysis experience, including cost modeling, lifecycle/risk assessment, and supplier selection.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements, including pricing, contracts, and NDAs with electronics suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- Working knowledge of MRP/MPS and procurement links to S&OP and financial planning.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, sourcing tools, and advanced Excel/analytics; product lifecycle or Agile/PLM systems experience is an asset.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, 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 such as CSCMP, CPSM, or SCMP is an asset.
Personal attributes
- Strategic thinker who connects commercial, technical, and operational decisions.
- Collaborative and credible with engineering teams and senior supplier contacts.
- Comfortable with concurrent NPI programs and a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Results-driven, focused on disciplined execution and measurable cost and margin impact.
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits from Day 1, health club reimbursement, professional development support, and company holiday closure.
About March Networks
March Networks is a global video surveillance company serving major retailers and banking institutions.
The company describes its workplace as supportive of work-life balance, employee development, and equal opportunity.
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