Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Nrg Bluewater Wind; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier management and negotiations within the smart home sector. This role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product offerings. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, along with a strategic mindset and a proven ability to drive cost reductions. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable homes, and be part of a team that values innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing with a proven track record.
• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts effectively.
• Implement strategies for supplier categories and support engineering builds.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Mindset

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

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:

• 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
• Goes above and beyond to do what’s needed independently
• Time management

Preferred Skills, Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA Preferred
• Experience – 7 years in related fields 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