Senior Electronics Sourcing & Strategy Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance and student loan 도움

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international needs. The role focuses on developing category strategies and onboarding critical suppliers for complex defense and manufacturing programs.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, spend analysis, market research, and cross-functional collaboration with Saab affiliates. Travel up to 25% may be 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 in Sourcing or Supply Chain.
• Strong financial acumen related to sourcing and supply chain.
• Strong electronics technical background.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity category strategies to drive value in Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and award for new suppliers.
• Manage approved supplier lists for electronics commodities.
• Support win-business with critical supplier onboarding.
• Analyze data to understand supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics.
• Identify risks and opportunities via SWOT analyses.
• Collaborate with international Saab affiliates to forecast needs.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to assess capabilities and processes.
• Conduct spend analysis and lead cost-reduction initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for key suppliers.
• Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote inclusive sourcing.
• Develop supplier evaluation and scoring systems with data-driven decisions.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Electronics background

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Sourcing experience

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain or Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. is seeking a collaborative Electronics Commodity Management Professional to lead strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international needs. The role focuses on developing category strategies and onboarding critical suppliers for complex defense and manufacturing programs.

Responsibilities include supplier selection, spend analysis, market research, and cross-functional collaboration with Saab affiliates. Travel up to 25% may be required.