Electronics Sourcing and Supplier Strategy Lead

Jobtailor; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a procurement professional to manage sourcing, supplier qualification, and strategic electronics procurement. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to drive cost-efficient purchasing, lead negotiations, and support NPD initiatives.

The role requires 3 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage supplier contracts across domestic and international operations. Expect travel up to 20% and close alignment with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or supply chain related field.
• 3 years of experience planning and buying electronic components.
• Experience evaluating suppliers and negotiating master agreements.
• Proficient in MS Excel for large data analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and cross-functional teams.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to source, negotiate, and procure electronic and electro‑mechanical components.
• Support New Product Innovation by aligning assemblies, services, and production testing with schedules and cost targets.
• Drive supplier qualification and strategic sourcing for electronics within the organization.
• Evaluate suppliers on quality, technology, service, cost, capacity, and risk; leverage master agreements.
• Lead negotiations to secure favorable pricing and terms and maintain contracts.
• Act as a project manager coordinating with multiple teams to implement sourcing strategies.
• Proactively plan for product development needs and optimize procurement timelines.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Data analysis

Vendor negotiation

Master agreements

NPD onboarding

PCB design

Travel up to 20%

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering, Purchasing & Supply, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a procurement professional to manage sourcing, supplier qualification, and strategic electronics procurement. You will collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to drive cost-efficient purchasing, lead negotiations, and support NPD initiatives.

The role requires 3 years of related experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage supplier contracts across domestic and international operations. Expect travel up to 20% and close alignment with cross-functional teams.