Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Nrg Bluewater Wind; Utah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead supplier negotiations and manage costs in the high-volume consumer electronics sector. This role involves developing strategies for supplier relationships, conducting market analysis, and ensuring the successful execution of supply chain initiatives. You will play a crucial role in collaborating with engineering teams on new product introductions while driving continuous improvements in sourcing processes. If you're a strategic thinker with a strong background in sourcing and negotiation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in strategic sourcing with a proven track record of cost reductions.
• Strong understanding of supplier contract negotiations and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create strategies for supplier management and cost reduction.
• Negotiate with suppliers and present initiatives to leadership.
• Conduct market analysis and support engineering builds.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Strategic Mindset

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA Preferred

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