Company
Manufacturing
SupplyChainSourcingManager-ControlPanels&AutomationSystems
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“Supply Chain Sourcing Manager - Control Panels & Automation Systems. Skills: Supply chain sourcing, Automation systems, Supplier management, Contract negotiation. Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement of control panels,. Ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery; Secure long-term supply stability; Cost optimization; Supply resilience; Scalability
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related technical field, 8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, Knowledge of control systems, including UL 508A panels, PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, relays, and industrial networking equipment, Proven experience managing complex supplier ecosystems, Negotiating high-value commercial agreements, Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams on technical specifications and system design considerations, Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
Experience in energy, utilities, data centers, or industrial infrastructure projects
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement of control panels
and high-quality delivery
Manage supplier relationships across panel fabricators
Partner with engineering teams to define technical requirements
Ensure compliance (UL
Support system design decisions
Negotiate contracts covering pricing
Secure long-term supply stability
Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans
Oversee supplier performance management
Implement corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing
Ensure efficient execution
Identify supply chain risks
Monitor market dynamics
Build contingency strategies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, quality, and finance; With engineering teams
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management
Full Job Description
## Accountabilities Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement of control panels, automation systems, and electrical components, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery. Manage supplier relationships across panel fabricators, automation OEMs, electrical distributors, and communications equipment providers. Partner with engineering teams to define technical requirements, ensure compliance (UL, NEC, utility standards), and support system design decisions. Negotiate contracts covering pricing, lead times, capacity allocation, warranties, and service agreements to secure long-term supply stability. Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans focused on cost optimization, supply resilience, and scalability across critical infrastructure programs. Oversee supplier performance management, including audits, KPIs, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, quality, and finance to ensure readiness, risk mitigation, and efficient execution. Identify supply chain risks, monitor market dynamics, and build contingency strategies for long-lead and constrained components. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, or a related technical field. 8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within industrial controls, automation systems, power infrastructure, or similar environments. Strong knowledge of control systems, including UL 508A panels, PLCs, RTUs, HMIs, relays, and industrial networking equipment. Proven experience managing complex supplier ecosystems and negotiating high-value commercial agreements. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams on technical specifications and system design considerations. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability t
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