Electronics Commodity Strategy Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saab, Inc. seeks a collaborative Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and beyond. You will drive category strategies, evaluate suppliers, and manage spend while aligning with internal stakeholders and Saab’s defense and security programs.

You will develop supplier relationships, perform market research, and create adaptable supply chains that deliver value and continuity across multiple business units.

Qualifications

• BA/BS 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 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 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.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support supply chain during win business process by onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand existing supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics category as needed.
• Identify risks and opportunities within electronics category and perform SWOT analyses.
• 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 to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote diverse supply base.
• Develop supplier evaluation and scoring system for data-driven decisions.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Electronics commodities

Negotiation

Spend analysis

Supplier management

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

8+ years experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. seeks a collaborative Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and beyond. You will drive category strategies, evaluate suppliers, and manage spend while aligning with internal stakeholders and Saab’s defense and security programs.

You will develop supplier relationships, perform market research, and create adaptable supply chains that deliver value and continuity across multiple business units.