Electrical Sourcing & Supplier Excellence Manager

Womentech Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking an experienced Manager Sourcing & Supplier Excellence – Electrical to lead sourcing and supplier management for electrical components across the organization. You will drive cost reduction, strategic supplier partnerships, and successful new product introductions in a dynamic gaming technology environment.

You will mentor a team and collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Finance to meet strategic sourcing goals and uphold CSR standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or supplier management experience.
• 3+ years managing contract manufacturers or strategic direct material suppliers.
• 3+ years leading cross-functional projects with compressed timelines.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing of electronic or electromechanical components.
• MBA or master’s in supply chain management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier capability improvements for electrical components.
• Drive cost reduction programs, value engineering proposals, and standard cost roll initiatives.
• Develop and maintain key supplier relationships for strategic alignment.
• Coordinate and manage new product introduction processes.
• Perform trade-off evaluations to improve cost and performance.
• Ensure supply chain resiliency and world-class CSR standards.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Finance.
• Lead and mentor team members; promote collaboration and excellence.
• Apply critical thinking and project management to procurement strategies.
• Develop and manage material procurement strategies to improve cost, quality, delivery.
• Establish and drive supplier performance expectations and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Supplier development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

MBA or Master’s in SCM (plus)

CPSM/APICS/PMP certification (advantageous)

Job description

Aristocrat is seeking an experienced Manager Sourcing & Supplier Excellence – Electrical to lead sourcing and supplier management for electrical components across the organization. You will drive cost reduction, strategic supplier partnerships, and successful new product introductions in a dynamic gaming technology environment.

You will mentor a team and collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Finance to meet strategic sourcing goals and uphold CSR standards.