Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

NRG Energy; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, where you'll play a vital role in managing supplier costs and relationships. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence product development and drive cost efficiencies in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with engineering teams, lead negotiations, and implement strategies that enhance operational effectiveness. If you are passionate about creating sustainable solutions and have a proven track record in strategic sourcing, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the challenge and contribute to a cleaner, smarter future.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in related fields with proven results.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Create strategies for supplier categories and lead initiatives.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Mindset

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Self-awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA

Job description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we're driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

Summary:

Vivint is looking for a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to be responsible for managing component supplier costs, contracts, relationships, and roadmaps.

Primary Responsibilities: x

• Create and implement strategies for each category and supplier
• Manage relationships with suppliers in strategic categories
• Script and lead negotiations with suppliers and internal partners
• Play a key role in the BOM decision for new products in collaboration with Engineering
• Gather market information on components (technology trend, supply, cost, etc.)
• Conduct Value Analysis Value Engineering on current products
• Identify room and obstacles for process improvements and create procedures to address the gaps
• Present projects and initiatives to leadership
• Support Engineering builds on Supply Chain Execution
• Travel domestically and internationally for supplier visits

Required Skills, Experience, & Education

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A strategic mindset
• A proven track record of negotiating continuous cost reductions x
• Goes above and beyond to do what's needed independently
• Time management
• Self-awareness

Preferred Skills, Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, MBA Preferred
• Experience - 7 - years in related elds with successful demonstration of results
• Familiarity with the high-volume consumer electronics industry. An engineering background is helpful.
• An understanding of the end-to-end NPI process Experience with reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts An international business background is strongly preferred

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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