Senior Electronics Sourcing & Commodity Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase

Disability coverage

Holidays

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to join the Strategic Sourcing team in North America. You will lead electronics category strategies, supplier evaluations, and spend analysis to drive value across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation.

Preferred candidates will have a BA/BS in Supply Chain or Engineering, 8+ years in Sourcing or SCM, and strong electronics background. Travel up to 25% and eligibility for security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS 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 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 continuous value in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Lead, with internal stakeholders, identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers for multiple units.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support supply chain during win business by onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand the existing supply base and categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics category.
• Identify risks and opportunities within electronics category via 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 understand suppliers' capabilities and processes.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote diverse supply base.
• Develop supplier evaluation and scoring system for data-driven decisions.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Financial acumen

Electronics background

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to join the Strategic Sourcing team in North America. You will lead electronics category strategies, supplier evaluations, and spend analysis to drive value across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Innovation.

Preferred candidates will have a BA/BS in Supply Chain or Engineering, 8+ years in Sourcing or SCM, and strong electronics background. Travel up to 25% and eligibility for security clearances are required.