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Jmawireless · Vor Ort · Liverpool, NY
JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.
 
Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.
 
5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today. 

The Director of Global Supply Chain and Purchasing will be based out of the Liverpool, NY office and plays a pivotal role in strategically steering the company’s global supply chain operations.
 
This role leads JMA’s global strategic sourcing and supply chain function to ensure on time delivery to customers, cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and supplier performance across all product lines. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support revenue growth, margin targets, and operational scalability while strengthening supplier partnerships and driving continuous cost improvement. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Sourcing & Supply Strategy
  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for key commodities, materials, and components supporting JMA manufacturing operations.
  • Identify and qualify strategic suppliers to support cost, quality, and capacity requirements.
  • Lead supplier selection, sourcing decisions, and long-term supply agreements.
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    Cost & Commercial Management
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements with global suppliers.
  • Identify and execute cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing, and supplier negotiations.
  • Monitor commodity markets and supply trends to mitigate cost volatility and supply risk.
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    Supplier Performance & Risk Management
  • Establish supplier performance metrics including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
  • Lead supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives.
  • Develop contingency sourcing strategies to mitigate supply disruption risk.
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    Inventory, Production and Material Planning Management
  • Own overarching S&OP/D&OP operating mechanisms to ensure optimum information sharing and cross functional alignment on sales/manufacturing/inventory planning.
  • Define stocking and planning strategies to balance stock levels to cut holding costs while maintaining OTD to customer.
  • Define and own operating mechanisms to track actual vs. target, identification of gaps and gap closure activities (including slow moving/excess/obsolete inventory).
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    Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Engineering, Operations, Logistics, and Quality to support new product launches and ongoing production needs.
  • Support Design for Cost (DFC) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives with R&D and manufacturing engineering teams.
  • Align sourcing strategies with production capacity plans and revenue forecasts.
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    Global Supply Chain Development
  • Expand and diversify the global supplier base to support operational growth and mitigate global supply risk.
  • Support supplier development and capability expansion initiatives.
  • Drive supplier engagement in JMA’s Lean and continuous improvement culture.
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    Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Lead and develop sourcing professionals and commodity managers.
  • Establish sourcing KPIs and performance tracking aligned with JMA’s operational goals.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and a culture of accountability.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • 12-15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership
  • 5-8 years' experience in global manufacturing & planning leadership
  • Proven experience negotiating global supply agreements and cost reductions
  • Strong understanding of global manufacturing supply chains and purchasing
  • Experience working with engineering and operations teams on product launches
  • Knowledge of commodity markets, supplier risk management, and cost modeling
  • Strong negotiation, leadership, and cross-functional communication skills
  • Experience with Advanced Quality Product Planning (APQP) required
  • Experience implementing and managing supplier scorecards and performance improvements

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    At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.
     
    At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.
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