Interim Sourcing Manager

Nextt & Mason AB; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextt & Mason AB is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager in Minnesota to oversee the company's sourcing activities, particularly for electronic components. The ideal candidate will ensure critical components are secured for production, analyze sourcing setups for cost optimization, and develop strategies for supplier negotiations. This role is pivotal as the company enters a significant growth phase in the development of innovative IoT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the company’s sourcing activities.
• Main focus on sourcing of electronic components.
• Secure critical components for production start in collaboration with suppliers.
• Analyze the current sourcing setup with a focus on cost optimization.
• Provide input to R&D in product re-design and development.
• Ensure the right quality and quantities from suppliers.
• Maintain full overview of suppliers including contracts and agreements.
• Develop a sourcing strategy to strengthen supplier negotiations.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to meet current and future needs.

Job description

Our client is an innovative development company currently owned by an international group. The company is a global market leader within its niche and is entering a significant growth phase.

They develop and manufacture mechanical and electronic IoT solutions, and are now looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to take responsibility for the company’s entire sourcing function.

Reference

Managing Director

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the company’s sourcing activities
• Main focus on sourcing of electronic components
• Secure critical components for production start in collaboration with suppliers
• Analyze the current sourcing setup with focus on cost optimization, supplier collaboration, and new product opportunities
• Provide input to R&D in product re-design and development
• Ensure the right quality and quantities from suppliers
• Act as an active contributor in the ongoing company growth project
• Maintain full overview of suppliers (contracts, agreements, quantities, and quality)
• Develop a sourcing strategy to strengthen supplier negotiations
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to meet current and future needs

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