Sourcing and Procurement Lead

Mouser; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mouser Electronics in Mansfield, Texas seeks an experienced Sourcing and Contracts leader to optimize purchasing across hardware, software, SaaS, and services. You will lead RFPs, ensure policy alignment, and drive cost savings while mentoring a team.

The role requires 6+ years in procurement or contract management, strong negotiation, analytics, and cross‑functional collaboration. Internal Mouser candidates with 1 year of high performance or external candidates with 2+ years relevant leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management, with direct responsibility for running sourcing events and negotiating contracts.
• Experience in procurement and contracting for software and subscription services.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple categories or projects and delivering measurable cost savings and value.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-effective purchasing across Mouser locations, including hardware, software, SaaS, and services.
• Lead RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs; ensure competitive analysis, bidding, and transparent evaluation.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Infosec on contractual risk and compliance; enforce procurement policies.

Skills

Negotiation & contracting

Stakeholder management

Data analysis & Excel

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-cultural communication

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Contract management tools

Sourcing tools

Job description

• Ensures cost effectiveness by negotiating and purchasing product, technology related hardware, software, service contracts, and leases for all Mouser locations.
• Lead RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for products, hardware, software, SaaS, maintenance, and professional services.
• Ensure competitive analysis and bidding, fair evaluation, and decision transparency.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Infosec on contractual risk mitigation and compliance.
• Ensure purchases align with company procurement policies, financial controls, and strategic objectives.
• Drive cost savings, value realization, and vendor consolidation where appropriate.
• Improves and updates contract administration by developing and maintaining processes and procedures.
• Makes recommendations by reviewing requirements, quotes, and invoices.
• Maintains all technology support and maintenance contracts to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Manages, audits, and advises on all Mouser technology licensing.
• Monitor obligations, renewals, benchmarks, performance metrics, and vendor adherence.
• Creates processes to manage renewal reminders and follow-up for terminations or obtain quotes for renewals.
• Provides feedback for process improvements, cost reduction opportunities, and compliance or governance.
• Works with relevant stakeholders on new technology purchases and tracking mechanisms for licensing and cloud-based products.
• Oversees daily work flow and projects for team.
• Subject matter expert for team job functions.
• Fosters a learning environment and mentors team members.
• Works with minimum supervision and makes independent judgments.
• Assists management with development of results oriented processes and project management.
• Initiates, establishes and maintains highly effective relationships with business contacts of various cultures, and at all levels.
• Flexible to meet the changing needs of the business and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments.
• Extremely confidential and trustworthy.
• Regular attendance at work is an essential part of the job.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

• Strong contracting and negotiation skills, including ability to structure commercial terms and influence outcomes with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into sourcing and contract requirements.
• Proficiency in contract management and sourcing tools, along with advanced Excel or data analysis capabilities to support fact‑based decisions.
• Cost modeling, savings tracking, benchmarking, and vendor performance analysis.
• Comfortable working with budgets and forecasts.
• Strong project management, organization, and time‑management to oversee multiple concurrent sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier relationship management, and basic legal/contract principles relevant to commercial agreements.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills, including comfort with interpreting complex proposals, pricing models, and risk trade‑offs.
• Strong commercial acumen and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
• Able to influence without authority.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Internal candidates: Minimum 1 year as a highly performing Mouser employee.
• External candidates: Minimum 2 years prior work experience that is relevant to the team you will lead.
• 6+ years experience in critical job functions of the team; can be combination of internal and external experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management, with direct responsibility for running sourcing events and negotiating contracts.
• Experience in procurement and contracting for software and subscription services.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple categories or projects and delivering measurable cost savings and value.

About Us

Mouser Electronics is an award-winning, global distributor of semiconductors and electronic components that ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its one million sq. ft. state‑of‑the‑art facility in Mansfield, Texas. Mouser.com is an award‑winning website that features more than 6.8 million products online from more than 1,200 leading manufacturers.

Mouser employees enjoy competitive pay and benefits, a business casual dress environment, a state‑of‑the‑art facility in which to work, and an experienced management team with vision and passion for growth. Mouser has built upon 60 years of growth and success in the electronic components distribution industry and is a TTI, Inc./Berkshire Hathaway Company.

Mouser Electronics, a TTI, Inc. company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re‑assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, and termination. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.

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