What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement position at AdvancedPCB?
Job Description
Director of Procurement.
Scope:
APCT is searching for a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the Director of Procurement. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of Procurement will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, optimizing supply chain operations, maintaining certification compliance, and driving cost-saving initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
APCT, ACI, and San Diego PCB Design have rebranded to AdvancedPCB. Though our name has changed, our commitment to our customers will not. With this latest acquisition, AdvancedPCB will evolve into the most comprehensive provider of PCBs in the country. As the result of a fusion of capabilities and opportunities, we will offer a competitive product for applications both large and small, and every interaction will be infused with our core belief that customer centricity is key.
The PCB and Chip industries are vitally important to the United States. A large percentage of semiconductor production happens offshore, which challenges our strategic capabilities as a nation. It’s imperative that the industry shift power and production back onshore, but smaller organizations have been struggling to keep up with technology – and cost – which ultimately led to the consolidation of numerous organizations.
With over 40 years of industry experience, AdvancedPCB is poised to lead the industry with a high-level focus on customer centricity and the unique ability to meet the demands of any PCB need, be it simple or highly complex. However, the need for greater domestic manufacturing and associated investment in this sector is a problem we all share and must band together to address. This rebrand will provide a window of opportunity for us to broaden the conversation and awareness of the important place we hold across industries and is a chance for us to work together to boldly redefine technology and drive our nation - and the global community - towards a brighter, more sustainable and interconnected world.
Today, more than 40 years after its founding, AdvancedPCB is the nation’s leader in printed circuit board solutions, offering full-scale design, fabrication, and assembly in-house consistently faster than the industry standard. We take pride in offering full-service solutions that meet the unique demands of any PCB customer need, while providing best-in-class customer service at every touchpoint.
APCT, ACI, and San Diego PCB Design have rebranded to AdvancedPCB. Though our name has changed, our commitment to our customers will not. With this latest acquisition, AdvancedPCB will evolve into the most comprehensive provider of PCBs in the country. As the result of a fusion of capabilities and opportunities, we will offer a competitive product for applications both large and small, and every interaction will be infused with our core belief that customer centricity is key. The PCB and Chip industries are vitally important to the United States. A large percentage of semiconductor production happens offshore, which challenges our strategic capabilities as a nation. It’s imperative that the industry shift power and production back onshore, but smaller organizations have been struggling to keep up with technology – and cost – which ultimately led to the consolidation of numerous organizations. With over 40 years of industry experience, AdvancedPCB is poised to lead the industry with a high-level focus on customer centricity and the unique ability to meet the demands of any PCB need, be it simple or highly complex. However, the need for greater domestic manufacturing and associated investment in this sector is a problem we all share and must band together to address. This rebrand will provide a window of opportunity for us to broaden the conversation and awareness of the important place we hold across industries and is a chance for us to work together to boldly redefine technology and drive our nation - and the global community - towards a brighter, more sustainable and interconnected world. Today, more than 40 years after its founding, AdvancedPCB is the nation’s leader in printed circuit board solutions, offering full-scale design, fabrication, and assembly in-house consistently faster than the industry standard. We take pride in offering full-service solutions that meet the unique demands of any PCB customer need, while providing best-in-class customer service at every touchpoint.
Director of Procurement.
Scope:
APCT is searching for a highly experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the Director of Procurement. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director of Procurement will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, optimizing supply chain operations, maintaining certification compliance, and driving cost-saving initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, from procurement to distribution.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for vendor alignment.
- Optimize the distribution of Purchase Orders (POs) among key suppliers.
- Manage the purchasing functions for all fabrication facilities, including assembly.
- Maintain comprehensive procurement documentation to ensure certification compliance.
- Develop site-specific strategies for managing raw material inventories, ensuring material availability and optimizing inventory turns.
- Analyze and explain Profit and Loss (P&L) variances for materials and supplies.
- Track supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
- Negotiate and manage terms for services, capital expenditures (capex), and raw materials.
- Implement cost-saving measures through facility best practices and supplier alignment.
- Ensure business continuity of supply chain vendors and services.
- Develop sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business.
- Maintain relationships with suppliers while continually scouting for additional vendors.
- Evaluate spending operations while seeking ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased and the timeliness of deliveries.
- Communicate regularly with management regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting production.
- Conduct cost analyses and set benchmarks for improvement.
- Develop risk management procedures to mitigate losses in the event of product shortages.
- Supervise a purchasing team and delegate tasks across departments when necessary.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) industry.
- Demonstrated equivalence of 15-20 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management, with 15 years of experience in sourcing and procurement focused on manufacturing.
- Demonstrated ability to process, review, and interpret large datasets on customer usage patterns to uncover new product insights.
- Proven track record of developing and executing procurement strategies that drive cost savings, efficiency gains, and value creation.
- A strong negotiator with significant experience in contract management, supplier relationship management, and vendor selection.
- A strong team builder with significant experience building and developing procurement and supply chain teams.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.
- Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.
- Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of company products and logistics processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
APCT, ACI, and San Diego PCB Design have rebranded to AdvancedPCB. Though our name has changed, our commitment to our customers will not. With this latest acquisition, AdvancedPCB will evolve into the most comprehensive provider of PCBs in the country. As the result of a fusion of capabilities and opportunities, we will offer a competitive product for applications both large and small, and every interaction will be infused with our core belief that customer centricity is key.
The PCB and Chip industries are vitally important to the United States. A large percentage of semiconductor production happens offshore, which challenges our strategic capabilities as a nation. It’s imperative that the industry shift power and production back onshore, but smaller organizations have been struggling to keep up with technology – and cost – which ultimately led to the consolidation of numerous organizations.
With over 40 years of industry experience, AdvancedPCB is poised to lead the industry with a high-level focus on customer centricity and the unique ability to meet the demands of any PCB need, be it simple or highly complex. However, the need for greater domestic manufacturing and associated investment in this sector is a problem we all share and must band together to address. This rebrand will provide a window of opportunity for us to broaden the conversation and awareness of the important place we hold across industries and is a chance for us to work together to boldly redefine technology and drive our nation - and the global community - towards a brighter, more sustainable and interconnected world.
Today, more than 40 years after its founding, AdvancedPCB is the nation’s leader in printed circuit board solutions, offering full-scale design, fabrication, and assembly in-house consistently faster than the industry standard. We take pride in offering full-service solutions that meet the unique demands of any PCB customer need, while providing best-in-class customer service at every touchpoint.
APCT, ACI, and San Diego PCB Design have rebranded to AdvancedPCB. Though our name has changed, our commitment to our customers will not. With this latest acquisition, AdvancedPCB will evolve into the most comprehensive provider of PCBs in the country. As the result of a fusion of capabilities and opportunities, we will offer a competitive product for applications both large and small, and every interaction will be infused with our core belief that customer centricity is key. The PCB and Chip industries are vitally important to the United States. A large percentage of semiconductor production happens offshore, which challenges our strategic capabilities as a nation. It’s imperative that the industry shift power and production back onshore, but smaller organizations have been struggling to keep up with technology – and cost – which ultimately led to the consolidation of numerous organizations. With over 40 years of industry experience, AdvancedPCB is poised to lead the industry with a high-level focus on customer centricity and the unique ability to meet the demands of any PCB need, be it simple or highly complex. However, the need for greater domestic manufacturing and associated investment in this sector is a problem we all share and must band together to address. This rebrand will provide a window of opportunity for us to broaden the conversation and awareness of the important place we hold across industries and is a chance for us to work together to boldly redefine technology and drive our nation - and the global community - towards a brighter, more sustainable and interconnected world. Today, more than 40 years after its founding, AdvancedPCB is the nation’s leader in printed circuit board solutions, offering full-scale design, fabrication, and assembly in-house consistently faster than the industry standard. We take pride in offering full-service solutions that meet the unique demands of any PCB customer need, while providing best-in-class customer service at every touchpoint.
