Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don't just meet standards—they redefine them.

Department:

RSM

Section:

RSM

Business Title:

Manager / Senior Manager - Vendor Management

Job Description:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Vendor Management Specialist to drive operational excellence within India sites.

Oversee & support materials shortages escalation needs of India plants upon vetting thru due diligences performed by sites purchasing team that includes critical shortages of customer's short lead orders, supplier's de-commitments, customer's forecast change requesting to pull in, push out and cancel.

Guide the team to manage and resolve chronic issues by engaging directly with suppliers senior management, product/sales divisions, and global account managers.

Drive weekly cross-functional War Room shortage reviews with local site materials teams to establish amicable, timely recovery plans.

Act as the region ultimate escalation point and intermediary liaison between the GSCO team, local site materials teams, and key suppliers to resolve complex material discrepancies and safeguard production runs.

Provide continuous technical and commercial guidance to the team to improve their skills and mindsets when dealing with chronic suppliers.





Align and improve Non-PSL supplier payment terms to improve SANM cash flow

Align and resolve Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) mismatches between Oracle and SPS systems.

Monitor and drive the completeness of Country of Origin (COC) parameter in Oracle system

Align with sites and GSM on supplier freight terms across multi-site deliveries to support respective sites needs

Monitor and highlight Aging Accounts Payable (AP) Invoices and ensure sites, suppliers and finance team address the disputes and ensure timely alignment and resolution of invoice to avoid suppliers shipment HOLD with SANMINA

Provide continuous support, mentorship, and technical guidance to subordinates to ensure overall departmental KPIs and career development goals are achieved.

Education, Qualifications & Special Training:

Minimum Degree in in Business Studies / Supply Chain / Marketing / Management/ Engineering or equivalent.

Knowledge in Database / Advance Planning System / ERP system preferred.

Knowledge & Skills:

Solid knowledge of supply chain management, vendor management, and cost management optimization practices.

Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Solid follow-up skill and with experience in leading project coordination

Can- do attitude and excellent command in English profiency

Proficiency in data management and sensitive to numbers.

Proficiency in Google Sheet, Microsoft Office (Excel, Words, and Power Point), ORACLE, Rapid Response

Knowledge and exposure on multiple commodities knowledge and supplier management network is a plus

Experience:

Minimum 8 years experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory/management role with subordinates, experience in EMS field preferred

📌 Manager / Senior Manager - Vendor Management (Chennai)
🏢 Sanmina
📍 Chennai