Electronics Commodity Strategist — Sourcing

Saab AB; Town of Marathon (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to join its Strategic Sourcing team in North America and beyond. The role focuses on electronics commodities, driving category strategies and supplier collaboration across multiple business units.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, spend analysis, market research, risk assessment, and leading cost reduction initiatives while supporting Saab’s diverse and inclusive supply base.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years with BA/BS, or 6+ years with Master’s, in Sourcing or Supply Chain.
• 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 within the supply base.
• Lead negotiations and awards for new suppliers that meet needs of multiple business units.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Perform spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead cost reduction initiatives.
• Support Quarterly Business Reviews with critical suppliers to manage performance.
• Promote diverse and inclusive supply base and collaborate cross-functionally to improve supplier evaluation and scoring.

Skills

Supply Chain/Engineering

Sourcing experience

Financial acumen

Electronics background

Interpersonal skills

Leadership & presentation

Education

BA/BS in SCM or Engineering

MS in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to join its Strategic Sourcing team in North America and beyond. The role focuses on electronics commodities, driving category strategies and supplier collaboration across multiple business units.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, spend analysis, market research, risk assessment, and leading cost reduction initiatives while supporting Saab’s diverse and inclusive supply base.