Electronics Commodity Sourcing Leader

Saab AB; Village of Red Creek (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and student loan

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing activities for electronics across North America and international sites.

You will develop category strategies, manage supplier relations, perform spend analysis, and participate in business reviews while promoting diversity and inclusion in the supply base. Ideal candidates have a strong electronics background, extensive sourcing experience, and leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering required.
• 8+ years with BA/BS, or 6+ years with Master’s, in Sourcing or SCM.
• Strong financial acumen 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 value in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Lead first-time contracts with new suppliers across multiple business units.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support win business by onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze spend to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews with critical suppliers.

Skills

Financial acumen

Electronics background

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

BA/BS in SCM or Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing activities for electronics across North America and international sites.

You will develop category strategies, manage supplier relations, perform spend analysis, and participate in business reviews while promoting diversity and inclusion in the supply base. Ideal candidates have a strong electronics background, extensive sourcing experience, and leadership and negotiation skills.