Electronics Sourcing Strategist (Defense & Supply Chain)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Job summary

Saab AB is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international teams. You will develop commodity strategies, evaluate suppliers, and drive continuous value in quality, delivery, and cost.

The role emphasizes market research, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with Saab affiliates to shape near- and long-term needs. Domestic travel up to 25% may occur.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering required.
• 8+ years with a BA/BS, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree, in Sourcing or SCM.
• Strong financial acumen related to sourcing and SCM.
• 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.
• Lead identification, evaluation, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers across multiple business units.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support supply chain during win business by onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics categories.

Skills

Electronics domain knowledge

Financial acumen

Interpersonal & communication skills

Leadership & presentation skills

Negotiation

Spend management

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab AB is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international teams. You will develop commodity strategies, evaluate suppliers, and drive continuous value in quality, delivery, and cost.

The role emphasizes market research, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with Saab affiliates to shape near- and long-term needs. Domestic travel up to 25% may occur.