Electronics Commodity Strategist - Global Sourcing

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

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to join its Strategic Sourcing team in North America and beyond, focusing on electronics commodities.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, negotiating first-time contracts, managing supplier lists, spend analysis, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to create adaptable electronics supply chains.

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 within Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Lead, with internal stakeholders, 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 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.
• Collaborate with cross functional groups to develop a supplier evaluation and scoring system.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Strong electronics technical

Strong interpersonal and communication

Leadership and presentation

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to join its Strategic Sourcing team in North America and beyond, focusing on electronics commodities.

Responsibilities include developing category strategies, negotiating first-time contracts, managing supplier lists, spend analysis, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to create adaptable electronics supply chains.