Electronics Commodity Manager - Defense Manufacturing

SAAB; Village of Waterville (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking an Electronics Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing of electronic components for advanced defense and security systems. You will develop category strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.

Partnering closely with engineering, production, and quality teams, you will support new product introductions and mitigate supply risks.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sourcing strategies for electronic components.
• Proven negotiation skills with suppliers and contract terms.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing of electronic components for defense and security systems.
• Develop and execute category strategies and supplier roadmaps.
• Negotiate contracts and manage key suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams on new product introductions and risk mitigation.
• Drive continuous improvement across the supply base and support global sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Job description

SAAB is seeking an Electronics Commodity Manager to lead strategic sourcing of electronic components for advanced defense and security systems. You will develop and execute category strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. Partnering closely with engineering, production, and quality teams, you will support new product introductions, mitigate supply risks, and drive continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to shape a global, mission-driven supply base in a highly innovative, high-tech manufacturing environment.