Corporate Services Category Manager

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer About TTM TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com 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, etc. The role will also support the Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, and Travel functions on optimizing external support for goods and services. 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) and, or
• 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

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• 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

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