Electronics Commodity Sourcing Leader (Global)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. seeks an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international needs.

You will drive category strategies, negotiate first-time contracts, manage supplier data, and support win strategies with critical suppliers. Ideal candidates have a strong finance acumen, a background in electronics, and 8+ years in sourcing or supply chain.

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 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 in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation and Sustainability.
• Lead the identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers.
• Manage approved supplier list for suppliers supporting electronics commodities.
• Support supply chain during win business process by onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand existing supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics category.
• Identify risks and opportunities within electronics category via SWOT and risk assessments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to determine near and long term needs.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to understand supplier capabilities and processes.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Strong communication

Leadership

Financial acumen

Sourcing / supply chain experience

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. seeks an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international needs.

You will drive category strategies, negotiate first-time contracts, manage supplier data, and support win strategies with critical suppliers. Ideal candidates have a strong finance acumen, a background in electronics, and 8+ years in sourcing or supply chain.