Electronics Commodity Strategy Lead

Saab; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role focuses on developing category strategies, supplier evaluations, spend analysis, and risk management to drive cost, quality, delivery, and innovation. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in SCM or Engineering with 8+ years (or a Master's with 6+ years), strong financial acumen, and a proven electronics background in a

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years with BA/BS, or 6+ years with a Master's, in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management.
• 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 across Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Lead identification, evaluation, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support win business process by identifying, vetting, and onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand existing supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research 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 performance.
• Conduct spend analysis and lead cost-reduction initiatives with supplier agreements.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote diverse supply base.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal

Communication

Financial acumen

Electronics background

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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

The role focuses on developing category strategies, supplier evaluations, spend analysis, and risk management to drive cost, quality, delivery, and innovation. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in SCM or Engineering with 8+ years (or a Master's with 6+ years), strong financial acumen, and a proven electronics background in a