Supply Chain Analyst 4    Education 4-year college degree, preferable business, marketing, any procurement and supply chain related……etc. Experience 5 years supply chain experience; interconnect (Connector, Cable Assembly/Wire & Cable) knowledge a plus; Knowledge: Sanmina systems, i.e. GRIT, MSTR, Oracle, WALT, all Microsoft office programs. Strong in using excel with formulas is a plus Skills / Requirement: All Microsoft office programs; good English speaking/writing, availability in multiple time zones when needed, presentation skills in English; able to manage his/her time to meet deadlines Responsibilities: Global commodity manager for Interconnect (Connector, Cable Assembly/Wire & Cable) products; Support Global Supplier Management (GSM) team mainly on assigned commodity. Responsible for all means of Cost reduction efforts (e.g Quote team, Business Win team, CSCM team, Quarterly RFQ, etc.) or as when requested by the manager. Negotiate with suppliers by any necessary method, i.e. email, cell phone, face to face, etc. Good negotiation skill Analyze/Prepare data and execute the quarterly price negotiation by part number level. Negotiate the best term & conditions with suppliers globally. Work with plant and supplier on critical supply chain issues (e.g. Expedites, Agility Program). Review/Approve/Deny new Vendor Code (VCCS) request for payment term/supplier changes or new suppliers, review any questions with the manager prior to approval. Assist Manager to develop PSL supplier base and commodity strategy. Work with Component Engineering (GCE) team for any design and alternate sourcing opportunities. Intercompany coordinator with SANM Cable shop. Prepare and Conduct Quarter Business Review (QBR) meetings with key and 2 nd tier suppliers Assist manager in preparing of QBR presentations On a weekly basis, work to maintain award rate %, review and work on UGPPV and Flat items Prepared to have calls or to make calls at night due to different time zones requirement Others as assigned by the manager.