Strategic Electronics Sourcing Lead (Defense)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Program

Employee Stock Purchase

Job summary

Saab, Inc. in the United States is hiring an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to drive strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international needs. The role requires strong leadership, market insight, and supply-base analytics.

The position focuses on developing category strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost reductions while partnering with internal stakeholders. Travel may be required, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and compliance with

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering (required)
• 8+ years with a BA/BS, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree, in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management
• Strong financial acumen related to sourcing and supply chain
• Strong electronics technical background
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership and presentation skills are required

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Electronics

Negotiation

Leadership

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Saab, Inc. in the United States is hiring an Electronics Commodity Management Professional to drive strategic sourcing for electronics across North America and international needs. The role requires strong leadership, market insight, and supply-base analytics.

The position focuses on developing category strategies, supplier negotiations, and cost reductions while partnering with internal stakeholders. Travel may be required, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and compliance with