Electronics Commodity Strategist – Strategic Sourcing Lead

Saab AB; Town of Mexico (NY); Presencial; USD 116.000 - 151.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and internationally as needed.

The role focuses on developing category strategies, supplier negotiations, and value improvement across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and Saab affiliates to plan near and long-term needs, manage supplier performance, and drive data-driven decisions in a complex defense

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Develop commodity category strategies to drive continuous value improvement for all aspects of Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability within the supply base.
• Lead, with internal stakeholder involvement, the identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers that meet the needs of multiple business units whenever possible.
• 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.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders, including international Saab Affiliates as necessary, to determine future needs in both the near term and long term.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations, with other Saab, Inc. employee involvement, of existing suppliers to understand a supplier’s business, capabilities, people and processes, and to remain visible.
• Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead resulting cost reduction initiatives including using supplier agreements as appropriate.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews, with internal stakeholder involvement, for critical suppliers to manage performance.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote a diverse and inclusive supply base.
• Collaborate with cross functional groups to develop a supplier evaluation and scoring system resulting in data driven decisions of a supplier’s status.
• Develop or modify standard operating procedures and work instructions to document the process.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Electronics background

Communication skills

Educación

BA/BS in Supply Chain or Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and internationally as needed.

The role focuses on developing category strategies, supplier negotiations, and value improvement across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and Saab affiliates to plan near and long-term needs, manage supplier performance, and drive data-driven decisions in a complex defense