Electronics Commodity Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness and employee assistance

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Saab, Inc. seeks an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to drive strategic sourcing of electronics across North America and international sites.

You will develop category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, manage supplier performance, and conduct spend analyses to reduce costs while improving quality and delivery. The role requires a strong electronics background, leadership, and experience in FAR/DFARS environments, with up to 25% travel and US citizenship.

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 all aspects of Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability within the supply base
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers meeting needs of multiple business units
• Manage approved supplier list for suppliers supporting electronics commodities
• Support supply chain during win business 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
• Identify risks and opportunities within electronics category via SWOT and risk assessments
• Collaborate 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 reductions and lead related initiatives
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote a diverse and inclusive supply base
• Develop supplier evaluation and scoring system for data-driven decisions
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions to document processes

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Strong electronics background

Interpersonal & communication

Leadership & presentation

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. seeks an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to drive strategic sourcing of electronics across North America and international sites.

You will develop category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, manage supplier performance, and conduct spend analyses to reduce costs while improving quality and delivery. The role requires a strong electronics background, leadership, and experience in FAR/DFARS environments, with up to 25% travel and US citizenship.