Senior Contract Manufacturing Buyer

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

 With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems,  assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

We are seeking a Senior Contract Manufacturing Buyer for our Power Electronics Division in Georgetown, Ontario.  This role is responsible for leading the sourcing, contracting, and performance management of contract manufacturers for electronics including Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA). This role owns long‑term commodity strategy, supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and operational procurement excellence. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Quality, and Program Management, this position ensures that outsourced manufacturing partners deliver on cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and compliance requirements.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Leadership
• Lead long-term commodity strategies for assigned categories, including market analysis, cost drivers, risk assessments, and supplier capability mapping.
• Develop and execute multi‑year commodity roadmaps aligned with operational, program, and corporate objectives.
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships, supply base optimization, and long‑term value creation.
• Generate business cases to justify sourcing decisions, supplier transitions, capital investments, and major contract changes.

Supplier Strategy, Contracts & Negotiations
• Create, negotiate, and manage Long Term Agreements (LTAs) with contract manufacturers and key suppliers to ensure cost stability, capacity alignment, and continuity of supply.
• Lead complex negotiations including commercial terms, pricing models, service levels, warranties, and strategic risk‑sharing structures.
• Ensure contracts reflect appropriate FAR/DFARS requirements, flow‑down clauses, quality standards, and performance metrics.
• Identify contractual risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to safeguard company interests.

Business & Financial Analysis
• Conduct cost and price analyses, total cost of ownership (TCO) studies, and should‑cost modeling for major commodities.
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support sourcing strategies and recommendations.
• Use market intelligence—including commodity indices, supplier financial health, and geopolitical trends—to inform decisions and provide strategic guidance to leadership.

Procurement Operations Excellence
• Oversee purchase orders for strategic and high‑impact commodities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and supplier performance.
• Drive proactive supply planning and continuity through close collaboration with Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Program Management.
• Provide innovative supply solutions to support proposal activity, New Product Introduction (NPI), and business growth.
• Ensure accurate data management and compliance within ERP/MRP systems.

Supplier Performance & Development
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery, quality, cost, and capacity objectives are consistently met.
• Lead supplier business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and qualify alternative sources for strategic commodities to mitigate risk and enhance competitiveness.
• Conduct supplier site visits to assess capability, capacity, risk factors, compliance, and alignment with company expectations.

Cross‑Functional Influence & Leadership
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with program and operational needs.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior buyers, supporting their development in negotiations and procurement processes.
• Present sourcing strategies, business cases, and recommendations to leadership in a clear, compelling manner.
• Contribute to enterprise‑level supply chain strategy, risk mitigation, and process transformation initiatives.

 YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or APICS certification.

• 6+ years of relevant procurement or strategic sourcing experience.


• Demonstrated expertise in commodity management, market analysis, and long‑term sourcing strategy.


• Proven ability to develop and negotiate complex contracts and long‑term agreements.


• Strong financial acumen and experience building business cases.


• Solid understanding of FAR/DFARS and government contracting requirements.


• Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and procurement best practices.


• Exceptional analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and make decisions that balance risk, cost, and performance.


• Experience coaching junior buyers and contributing to team capability development.


• Strong communication, leadership presence, and ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.


• Must be able to meet CGP requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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