Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-agrowing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

TheDirectorof Pricing must be able to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities in a schedule driven environment, and be responsible for the day to day management, training, mentoring and career development ofourteam ofcosting/quoting and estimatingprofessionals. This team is engaged in the assessment ofSanmina'sand competitor capabilities, as well as technology trends, and providing independent cost estimates for a wide range of complex evaluations in support ofdivisional strategies globally for our Plants

TheDirectorof Pricing shall provide oversight, support to, and review of all work products, and must be able to function in a fast paced proposal environment. The position requires collaboration with senior management, finance, program management, business development counterparts to assist in the development of cost models across the various Business segments, including development, production and sustainment. Extension of Sales and the Customer, doing periodic reviews/monitoring on all (including multi-year) contract and annual quote quantities being met and holding the customers accountable for the full forecast amount each year. Work closely w/Sales and Plants on strategic/emerging customers along with the yearly negotiation packages in preparation of the package receipt.

Nature of Duties:

• Evolve and maintain process and procedures; define standards forcosting/quotingand validate potential cost estimation relationships (CERs)
• Advise managers and other decision makers on the impacts of various courses of action
• Work with theTeam to support the Position to Win engagements
• Employ the theories, principles and practices of cost analysis in support of the development of cost estimates that include data collection, data normalization, data analysis, risk analysis and sensitivity analysis
• Collect and organize information from technical or other subject matter experts, technical documentation, historical cost records, or open source data to identify relationships, trends, and patterns in, or draw conclusions from that information
• Use statistical analysis or simulations to analyze information and develop practical solutions to business problems
• Management, training, assessment of Team personnel
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in either a technical or financial discipline. 10+ years of related industry experience in a DoD contractoras well as commercial productenvironment
• Must be well organized, manage several projects simultaneously, set priorities, team within and outside organization, and meet required deadlines.
• Candidate must understand costing/pricingprinciples and recognize opportunities for business improvement.

• Candidate must also have working knowledge of costing techniques, complexity factors and yearly long-term contractual requirements for firm-fixed pricing, cost estimating relationships (CERs).
• Participate in face to face negotiations with customers
• Ability to effectively present findings to senior management in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment, proven problem solving, leadership and interpersonal skills and be a proven team player, who is highly organized and achievement oriented.
• Creative thinker with the capability to think out of the box.
• Provide financial insight with the assistance of Plant Management and divisional Finance to grow the business through analytical insight, financial modeling, and other tools to aid in reaching the appropriate financial decisions for the business.
• Ability to work closely with the finance and accounting staffs while driving a results-oriented culture and an atmosphere of accountability.
• Drive operational and financial performance through analysis of financial results and key performance indicators including orders visibility, pricing scenarios, margin & capture rate analytics and product/segment profitability and product mix within the Plants and the Division
• Demonstrate organizational and time management skills in dealing with competing priorities, deadlines, and in handling multiple tasks.
• Advanced Excel knowledge required.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual) : $119,457.00 - $150,000.00

In addition, Sanmina Provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.