Senior Electronics Commodity Strategist - Global Sourcing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in New York seeks an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international needs.

You will develop category strategies, manage supplier evaluations, and drive cost reduction initiatives in a defense-focused supply base. The role requires a BA/BS in a relevant field, 8+ years in sourcing or supply chain, strong financial acumen, and leadership skills; travel up to 25% and ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent is required
• 8+ years with a BA/BS, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree, of experience typically in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management is required
• Strong financial acumen especially 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 improvement in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Lead identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support supply chain during win business process by onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand existing supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics category.
• Identify risks and opportunities within electronics category via SWOT and analyses.
• Collaborate with international Saab Affiliates to determine future needs.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to understand supplier capabilities and processes.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and drive initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote diverse supply base.
• Collaborate on supplier evaluation and scoring for data-driven decisions.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions to document processes.

Skills

Financial acumen

Electronics background

Interpersonal skills

Leadership & presentation

Negotiation experience

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. in New York seeks an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international needs.

You will develop category strategies, manage supplier evaluations, and drive cost reduction initiatives in a defense-focused supply base. The role requires a BA/BS in a relevant field, 8+ years in sourcing or supply chain, strong financial acumen, and leadership skills; travel up to 25% and ability to obtain security clearance.