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:

Purpose Statement:  Responsible for the development, monitoring and execution of tools necessary to capture opportunities to maximize PPV while coordinating with external and internal stakeholders.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Develop and maintain procedures for maximizing PPV through the monitoring of best in class Plexus pricing globally.
• Develop and maintain procedures for ensuring the integrity of the specific cost elements influencing PPV; including, but not limited to EC, QC and Cate Code 6 maintenance.
• Develop and maintain a bi-weekly tracking and review process with the sites and sourcing organization to ensure POs and contracts reflect best available pricing in order to maximize PPV opportunities.
• Establish and adhere to escalation procedures within Plexus as well as with suppliers to assure all viable PPV opportunities materialize.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Manage PPV opportunity tracker in accordance with the "PO standardization process".
• Track progress and closure for opportunities identified and communicated to external and internal stakeholders.  
• Generate key information and reports for the purpose of forecasting PPV for the AMER region opportunities as well as generated and realized PPV resulting from the opportunity tracker.
• Frequent follow-up and interaction with the site purchasing teams as well as with the regional commodity management teams to leverage the best T&Cs (LT, pay terms, etc.).
• Develop and maintain metrics related to success rate for all PPV creation opportunities.
• Participate and support PPV related calls with the site and regional teams.
• Assistance to the regional commodity teams on shortage escalations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required; a Bachelor’s degree in business administrations, Operations Management or related field is preferred.
• One (1) years of related experience is required; Two (2) years of related experience is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications: 

• Strong Negotiation and Analytical skills.
• Project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills are required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ERP systems.

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 [email protected]. 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.