Electronics Commodity Strategist — Sourcing & Supplier Excellence

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

Job summary

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

You will develop category strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance while aligning with defense industry standards. The role requires a BA/BS in a relevant field, 8+ years in sourcing or 6+ with a Master, strong financial and electronics knowledge, and travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years with BA/BS or 6+ years with Masters 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 within the supply base.
• Lead identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers meeting needs of multiple business units.
• Manage approved supplier list for 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 SWOT and risk assessments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including international Saab Affiliates, to determine future needs.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to understand supplier capabilities and maintain visibility.
• Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead related initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote diverse supply base.
• Collaborate to develop supplier evaluation and scoring system for data-driven decisions.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Electronics background

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Experience: 8+ years with BA/BS or 6+ years with Master's

Tools

ERP systems proficiency

Job description

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

You will develop category strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance while aligning with defense industry standards. The role requires a BA/BS in a relevant field, 8+ years in sourcing or 6+ with a Master, strong financial and electronics knowledge, and travel up to 25%.