Senior Electronics Commodity Sourcing Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing activities for electronics across North America and international operations.

You will develop category strategies, negotiate first-time contracts, manage supplier lists, and perform spend analysis to drive cost reduction while mitigating risk. The role requires a strong electronics background, solid finance skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering required.
• 8+ years with BA/BS, or 6+ years with Master’s degree, in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management.
• 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 value in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability within the supply base.
• Lead negotiations and award of contracts with suppliers meeting needs of multiple business units.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support identify, vet, and onboard critical suppliers during win business process.
• Analyze data to understand existing supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics category or others as needed.
• Identify risks and opportunities within electronics category through SWOT and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine future needs in near and long term.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to assess supplier capabilities and processes.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead related initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote a diverse supplier base.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Electronics background

Interpersonal & communication

Leadership

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing activities for electronics across North America and international operations.

You will develop category strategies, negotiate first-time contracts, manage supplier lists, and perform spend analysis to drive cost reduction while mitigating risk. The role requires a strong electronics background, solid finance skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.