Global Procurement & Supplier Strategy Lead

Roboticsconnected; Franklin (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Time Off and Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Stock Options

Life and Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Manager of Procurement to lead direct and indirect sourcing across locations, delivering materials for autonomous maritime platforms. Develop a cost-effective global strategy, onboard reliable suppliers, and negotiate contracts with a focus on quality and delivery.

Responsibilities include supplier performance monitoring, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production, and continuous improvement to optimize costs and risk management in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations, supply chain, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in procurement and supplier management, preferably within the defense or maritime industry.
• Prior management experience supporting teams of 10+ individuals.
• Familiarity with government procurement regulations (e.g., FAR, DFAR) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.
• Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions, pricing, and contracts with suppliers to achieve cost-effective agreements.
• Cost Analysis: Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify potential supply chain risks and mitigate them.
• Compliance: Ensure procurement activities adhere to government regulations and industry standards.
• Collaboration: Work with engineering, production, and logistics teams to support project goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements in procurement and supply chain.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/industrial engineering/supply chain

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Manager of Procurement to lead direct and indirect sourcing across locations, delivering materials for autonomous maritime platforms. Develop a cost-effective global strategy, onboard reliable suppliers, and negotiate contracts with a focus on quality and delivery.

Responsibilities include supplier performance monitoring, cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production, and continuous improvement to optimize costs and risk management in