Senior Electronics Sourcing Lead – Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Employee stock purchase program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in New York is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and beyond.

You will develop category strategies, evaluate suppliers, perform spend analyses, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery while ensuring compliance and diversity objectives. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders, may involve international coordination, and requires strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years with a BA/BS, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree, of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong financial acumen related to sourcing and supply chain.
• Strong electronics technical background.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity category strategies to drive value in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation and Sustainability.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation and awards for first-time contracts.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support onboarding of critical suppliers during win business process.
• Analyze data to understand supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics categories.
• Identify risks and opportunities within electronics through SWOT and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine near- and long-term needs.
• Create adaptable supply chain strategies for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to understand supplier capabilities and processes.
• Conduct spend analysis and drive cost reduction 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 systems for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Electronics technical background

Interpersonal & communication

Leadership & presentation

Education

BA/BS in SCM or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. in New York is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and beyond.

You will develop category strategies, evaluate suppliers, perform spend analyses, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery while ensuring compliance and diversity objectives. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders, may involve international coordination, and requires strong leadership and analytical skills.