YOUR DAY TO DAY:
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Sourcing Expert with a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in component engineering. In this role, you will be a critical link between engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams—responsible not only for driving cost-effective sourcing strategies but also for ensuring component availability, standardization, and lifecycle alignment. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of technical requirements, supply markets, and component-level decision-making to enable smart, resilient sourcing strategies.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Lead sourcing initiatives for complex components, assemblies, and technical services in collaboration with engineering and product development.
• Act as the sourcing point of contact for component engineering decisions, including evaluating alternates, managing part obsolescence, and standardizing components across platforms.
• Partner with engineering teams to interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and specifications to inform sourcing decisions.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and assist in negotiations, ensuring technical capability, quality standards, and cost efficiency.
• Proactively manage component lifecycle risks (EOL notices, PCNs) and coordinate last-time buys or redesign efforts as needed amongst relevant teams.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by aligning component sourcing with development timelines and manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with component engineering to establish and maintain an approved manufacturer and part list (AML/APL).
• Monitor industry trends, technology shifts, and supply base performance to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) required
• 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or component engineering within a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, component selection, and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with component databases (e.g., SiliconExpert, IHS, or internal PLM systems) and experience managing AVL/APL.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, Oracle) and sourcing tools.
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier development.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in electronics, automotive, aerospace, or high-tech industries.
• Experience with RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals, and other compliance areas.
• Knowledge of component obsolescence mitigation strategies and alternate sourcing approaches.

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.