[Hiring] Corporate Services Category Manager @TTM Technologies

Role Description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager for Corporate services spend will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for non-production goods and services across TTM global operations. This role will manage a portfolio across multiple Corporate Services categories such as:

• Office Equipment
• Shop Supplies
• Software
• Direct Consumables

The overall objective will be to drive cost optimization, supplier consolidation, risk reduction, service level and process improvements while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, CMMC, AS9100, NIST, etc.) as well as corporate policies and procedures. This is a highly visible position that requires both strategic thinking and tactical execution, partnering with internal stakeholders across all business units to deliver measurable value.

This is a full-time position in which the candidate can work remotely. Weekly domestic travel to TTM Sites, up to 25-50% of the time may be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing/Category Management:
  • Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for assigned corporate services indirect spend categories including but not limited to:
    • Travel & Hospitality Services
    • HR Services (recruiting, training, benefits administration)
    • Global Logistics
    • Professional Services (consulting, legal, technical services)
    • Information Technology (software, hardware, SaaS, cloud services)
  • Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify consolidation opportunities, maverick spend, and cost reduction initiatives
  • Own end-to-end strategic sourcing strategy, including RFP/RFI design, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, and performance governance
  • Establish and drive category management frameworks and total cost of ownership models to prioritize sourcing opportunities and capture sustainable savings
  • Design and implement enterprise asset lifecycle policies to improve utilization, compliance, and lifecycle cost control
  • Lead negotiations with key suppliers on agreements inclusive of pricing, terms and conditions, vendor managed inventory, payment terms, etc.
  • Partner with legal, security, and compliance teams to ensure contracts meet regulatory requirements and minimize organizational risk
  • Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment across departments to embed procurement strategies into budgeting, sourcing, and project planning
• Supplier Management:
  • Develop strategic relationships with strategic Corporate Services indirect suppliers at multiple organizational levels
  • Lead supplier business reviews to drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, technology and cost performance through Supplier Performance Review (SPR)
  • Monitor supplier financial health and develop risk mitigation plans for critical service providers
  • Drive supplier diversity initiatives ensuring compliance with government requirements (SDB, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, etc.)

Success Metrics

• Annual cost avoidance and realized savings target (e.g., multimillion-dollar savings delivered year-over-year)
• Reduction in procurement cycle time and lead time metrics
• Vendor performance improvement (on-time delivery, SLA adherence, issue resolution time)
• Asset utilization and compliance rates; reduction in obsolete inventory and total lifecycle cost
• Supplier Consolidation/Reduction

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to influence and close complex agreements in pricing, terms & contract negotiations across multiple projects and programs
• Expert knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, category management, developing supplier relationships, supplier development, and supplier risk management
• Adept in total cost management, cost modeling, and should-cost analysis
• Asset lifecycle management and software asset management
• Ability to work well in a high-paced, dynamic and matrix environment, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in spend analysis tools and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Proficiency with commonly used applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Cognos, SharePoint, etc.
• Understanding of FAR/DFARS and government contracting requirements
• Analytical thinking: Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Financial acumen: Understanding of cost structures, pricing models, and P&L impact
• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings, implementing enterprise sourcing programs and process improvements in indirect categories

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred. Preference for degrees in Supply Chain Management, Business Management / Administration, Economics, and/or Engineering. Preferred: Supply Chain Professional Certifications from industry recognized organizations (e.g. CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CSCMP, CPL, CPCM, etc.), and/or PMI-PMP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, IAITAM or Certified Software/Asset Management credentials.
• Experience: 8-12+ years of category management and strategic sourcing experience, or related experience; A&D Industry experience highly preferred. Demonstrated expertise with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs.
• Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.
• Benefits are available 1st of the month following date of hire.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to:

• Being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents.
• Recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation.
• Understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL).
• Understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US.
• Manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.