Senior Electronics Sourcing & Strategy Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional focused on electronics commodities.

You will drive strategic sourcing activities across North America and internationally, impacting defense and manufacturing programs through value improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. Key duties include developing category strategies, leading first-time supplier contracts, spend analysis, market research, and risk assessments, while collaborating with internal

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 in Sourcing or SCM.
• Strong financial acumen related to sourcing and supply chain.
• Strong electronics technical background.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies to drive value in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts.
• Manage approved supplier list for electronics commodities.
• Support win business by onboarding critical suppliers.
• Analyze data to understand the supply base and commodity categories.
• Perform market research and analyze trends for electronics.
• Identify risks and opportunities with SWOT and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to determine near and long-term needs.
• Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
• Lead supplier evaluations to understand supplier capabilities and processes.
• Conduct spend analysis and lead cost reduction initiatives.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews for critical suppliers.
• Support Small Business objectives and promote diversity in supply base.
• Develop supplier evaluation and scoring systems for data-driven decisions.
• Develop or modify SOPs and work instructions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Financial acumen

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain or Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Saab, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Electronics Commodity Management Professional focused on electronics commodities.

You will drive strategic sourcing activities across North America and internationally, impacting defense and manufacturing programs through value improvements in quality, delivery, and cost. Key duties include developing category strategies, leading first-time supplier contracts, spend analysis, market research, and risk assessments, while collaborating with internal