Electronics Commodity Sourcing Lead

Saab; Lacona (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international activities. You will drive category strategies, supplier evaluations, spend analyses, and market research to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and 8+ years of sourcing experience, with strong electronics knowledge and leadership skills. Domestic travel and security clearance requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent is required.
• 8+ years with a BA/BS, or 6+ years with a Master's degree, of experience typically in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management is required.
• Strong financial acumen especially related to sourcing and supply chain.
• Strong electronics technical background.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity category strategies to drive continuous value improvement for Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability within the supply base.
• Lead, with internal stakeholder involvement, the identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers for multiple business units.
• Manage approved supplier list for suppliers supporting electronics commodities.
• Support supply chain during win business process by identifying, vetting, and onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand existing supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research, gather market intelligence, and analyze trends for electronics category or others as needed.
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities within electronics category by completing SWOT analysis and risk and opportunity assessments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including international Saab Affiliates as necessary, to determine future needs.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to understand a supplier’s business, capabilities, people and processes.
• Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead cost reduction initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote a diverse and inclusive supply base.
• Collaborate to develop a supplier evaluation and scoring system for data-driven decisions.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions to document the process.

Skills

Leadership and presentation

Interpersonal communication

Financial acumen

Electronics background

Negotiation experience

Spend management

Aerospace & Defense experience

ERP systems proficiency

Contract knowledge (FAR/DFARS)

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international activities. You will drive category strategies, supplier evaluations, spend analyses, and market research to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and 8+ years of sourcing experience, with strong electronics knowledge and leadership skills. Domestic travel and security clearance requirements may apply.