Electrical & Electro-Mechanical Sourcing ManagerAbout Us:Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With approximately 17,000 employees and 30 global manufacturing locations, ECI is a trusted partner to market leaders, serving over 450 customers. At ECI, we power smart, connected, and electrified solutions that help solve the most complex challenges.Since 2020, we have embarked on a successful journey to transform the company, delivering significant value to our customers, investors, and employees. As part of our strategic plan, we have defined key pillars to support and accelerate our growth trajectory. One of these core pillars is focused on driving excellence through enhanced capabilities, tools, and processes.The Role:The Electrical & Electro-Mechanical Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies for industrial electrical and electro-mechanical product categories. Drives supplier performance, cost competitiveness, supply continuity, innovation and risk mitigation through strategic supplier partnerships and category management.This role works closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives, growth initiatives and operational requirements. The role is accountable for category strategy development, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, cost reduction, contract management and supply chain risk mitigation across a global supplier base.This position will report to the Vice President of Purchasing, Industrial Technology.This will be an on-site role, and can be either at our Southfield, Michigan office or at the plant locations in US.Key Responsibilities:Category Strategy & Strategic SourcingDevelop global commodity strategiesLead RFQs/RFPs and supplier selectionDrive market intelligence and category roadmapsIdentify cost, quality and supply continuity improvementsSupplier Relationship & Performance ManagementManage strategic supplier relationshipsLead business reviews and scorecardsDrive supplier development and corrective actionsMonitor capacity and business continuity risksCost Management & Commercial LeadershipLead commercial negotiations and contractsDrive productivity and cost reduction projectsPerform TCO and should-cost analysisTrack savings and financial performanceNew Product Development & Cross-Functional CollaborationSupport NPI and engineering programsEngage suppliers early in development cyclesPartner with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Product ManagementSupply Chain Risk ManagementDevelop contingency and dual-source strategiesManage shortages, obsolescence and supply disruptionsImprove supply chain resilienceEducation, Experience & Skills:Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field.8+ years strategic sourcing/category management experience in industrial technology, electrical or electro-mechanical manufacturing industriesExperience with industrial electrical connectivity, circuit protection, power distribution, control and automation components, wire and cable management systems, EMI/RFI solutions, enclosure and electro-mechanical productsDemonstrated expertise in global sourcing, supplier negotiations, supplier development and category strategyProven track record of achieving cost savings, supplier performance improvementsStrong understanding of industrial automation, power management, connectivity and electrical infrastructure marketsExperience with NPI, value engineering, cost modeling, TCO and supply chain risk managementERP/MRP experience and strong cross-functional leadership skillsWork Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. ECI is not able to sponsor employment visas or take over sponsorship of an existing employment visa for this position at this time.ECI, and its subsidiaries are Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all areas, including but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, selection, training, education, compensation, benefits, promotion, job transfer, upgrading, separation and recall regardless of the protected categories under all Federal, State, and local laws. For more information, please click on the following links: About the EEO law and EEO law supplement.Electrical Components International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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