Localization Program Manager Jobs in Connecticut

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive cutting-edge solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety.

As the Manager, Global Sourcing, you are responsible for shaping and executing a global sourcing strategy that strengthens supply chain resilience, drives cost competitiveness, and supports business growth. Leading a team of Commodity Managers, this role develops strategic supplier partnerships, optimizes the global supply base, mitigates risk, and delivers measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and performance

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping a global supply chain strategy that improves resilience, reduces risk, strengthens supplier partnerships, and drives operational excellence across a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing professionals while driving a high-performance culture.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including supplier consolidation and long-term partnership initiatives.
• Enhance supply chain resiliency through dual/multi-sourcing strategies, localization efforts, and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive annual cost reduction initiatives through negotiation, competitive sourcing, supplier development, and value engineering.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and lead continuous improvement efforts across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Planning to support production, new product introductions, capacity planning, and strategic business initiatives.
• Monitor sourcing KPIs and provide leadership with strategic insights and recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.                                                 
• 5-10+ years of leading a team in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, global supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing supplier networks in low-cost regions and navigating global supply chain complexities.
• Strong analytical, financial, contract management, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven sourcing strategies.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Global Supply Chain & Risk Management
• Proactive communication and stakeholder management
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Results Orientation
• Team Leadership & Talent Development

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo, where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, and where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

*Due to the nature of Zygo's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.