Global Electrical Sourcing & Supplier Excellence Lead

Aristocrat; Ryde; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Aristocrat is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Electrical, to lead sourcing and supplier excellence for electrical components across our global supply chain. You will drive cost reduction, supplier development, and NPI coordination with Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Finance.

The role offers leadership of a high-performing team and a chance to shape strategic sourcing in a dynamic gaming technology company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or supplier management experience.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing of electronic or electromechanical components.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence key collaborators.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, cost control, and supply chain dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing and supplier capability improvement initiatives for electrical components including control modules, LED displays, wiring harnesses, power supplies, and PCBs.
• Drive cost reduction programs, value engineering proposals, and standard cost roll initiatives.
• Develop and maintain key supplier relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and collaboration.
• Coordinate and manage new product introduction processes, ensuring timely and successful implementation.
• Perform trade-off evaluations, feature assessments, and supply chain/commodity examinations to improve cost and performance.
• Ensure business continuity by focusing on supply chain resiliency and maintaining world-class standards for corporate social responsibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Finance to achieve strategic sourcing goals.
• Lead and mentor team members, encouraging a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Apply critical thinking and project management skills to support and lead procurement strategies.
• Develop and manage material procurement strategies and tools to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Establish and drive supplier performance expectations, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction

Cross-functional leadership

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA or supply chain master

Job description

Aristocrat is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Electrical, to lead sourcing and supplier excellence for electrical components across our global supply chain. You will drive cost reduction, supplier development, and NPI coordination with Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Finance.

The role offers leadership of a high-performing team and a chance to shape strategic sourcing in a dynamic gaming technology company.