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Sourcing Manager - IT Commodities

Plexus · Neenah, WI · $97,900–$146,900 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a large software license or SaaS renewal you negotiated. What leverage did you find?

What they are checking: Whether they prepare with usage data and timing, since renewals are where IT spend quietly grows year after year.

Describe a time you found that the company was paying for licenses or services nobody was using.

What they are checking: Whether they look for waste in existing spend rather than only negotiating new deals.

How do you manage and develop the people on your sourcing team?

What they are checking: Whether they coach buyers to own categories and build judgment, not just process purchase requests.

What would you do

How do you work with IT leaders who already have a favorite vendor picked before sourcing gets involved?

What they are checking: Whether they can add value late in a decision without becoming the department that slows things down.

A vendor audit says Plexus is out of compliance on a software license and owes a large true-up. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, verify the vendor's numbers, and work with IT and legal before agreeing to pay.

How do you report savings for IT purchases when the business often counts cost avoidance differently than finance does?

What they are checking: Whether they can define savings honestly so leadership believes the numbers they report.

About the work

What falls under IT commodities in your experience, and how is buying hardware, software and IT services different from buying direct production materials?

What they are checking: Whether they understand indirect IT spend, where licensing terms, renewals and service levels matter as much as price.

Walk me through how you'd build a category strategy for end-user devices across a company with sites in several countries.

What they are checking: Whether they can balance global standards and volume leverage with local support, tax and logistics realities.

What contract terms do you watch most closely in a software or cloud agreement?

What they are checking: Whether they know where risk hides, such as auto-renewal, true-ups, data rights, exit terms and price caps.

What do you look at when assessing an IT services provider's risk, including cybersecurity?

What they are checking: Whether they treat security and data access as sourcing criteria, since a weak vendor can expose a manufacturer to attack.

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The full job description

As published by Plexus.

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world. With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best. Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com . Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Salary Range: $97,900.00 - $146,900.00 Purpose Statement: Responsible for identifying materials suitable for corporate contracts within assigned commodity scope. Responsible for developing and administering contracts which take full advantage of the total corporate volume and developing supply chain strategies to yield component contracts at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Responsible for generating forecast and total purchase reports for management as required. Key Job Accountabilities: • Develop, communicate, and execute the forward growth strategy for assigned commodities. Conduct industry research and have a high degree of business knowledge of the manufacturers, suppliers and market place. • Establish performance objectives and associated metrics for the Commodities Group. Track the performance and report progress on a monthly or quarterly basis as directed. • Support sites in the region when critical component escalations arise. • Provide necessary guidance and support to the organization on the commodity strategy. • Cultivate and maintain regional and global strategic supplier relationships with their executives for all major component types within assigned commodities. Education/Experience Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree with 6 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered. Other Qualifications: • Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence • Strong experience driving KPIs • Demonstrated commodity management expertise • Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization • Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities • Continuous improvement mindset • Project management experience Physical Requirements: • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements. Travel Requirements: • Less than 40% This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com . Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.

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