Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Modis

Phoenix (AZ)

Hybrid

USD 62,000 - 76,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Job summary

Modis is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a contract role in Phoenix, AZ, with hybrid work options.

The position focuses on data analytics, spend analysis, and dashboard development to drive cost savings and supplier performance improvements across Electrical, Electronics, and EMS categories. The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, experience with Power BI/Tableau, ERP systems, and Excel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Power Apps, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Support sourcing initiatives and end-to-end procurement activities across Electrical, Electronics, and EMS categories.
Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Evaluate supplier quotations, capabilities, and service offerings to support supplier selection.
Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports to track sourcing and procurement KPIs.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Negotiate pricing, terms, and supplier agreements to achieve value.
Identify Component Engineering and Value Engineering opportunities that drive savings.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure contract compliance.
Support continuous improvement and long-term strategic procurement planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Power Apps

Advanced Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Modis is seeking a for a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Location: Phoenix, AZ Hybrid for a contract Duration: 06+Months.

Pay Range: $45/h- $55/h; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Position Summary

The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports Strategic Sourcing initiatives across the Electrical, Electronics, and EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) categories through data analytics, reporting, and procurement support. This role is responsible for spend analysis, supplier performance reporting, KPI tracking, and dashboard development using tools such as Power BI and Tableau to drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and supplier performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Support sourcing initiatives and end-to-end procurement activities across Electrical, Electronics, and EMS categories.
Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
Evaluate supplier quotations, capabilities, and service offerings to support supplier selection and onboarding decisions.
Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports to track sourcing and procurement KPIs.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements to achieve optimal value.
Utilize data-driven insights to identify Component Engineering and Value Engineering opportunities that drive productivity savings.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and performance expectations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to long-term strategic procurement planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
Proficiency with ERP systems and analytical tools, including Power BI, Tableau, Power Apps, and Advanced Excel.
Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives, and complex negotiations.
Knowledge of sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, spend analysis, and cost modeling techniques.
Experience with SQL and Python is preferred.
Operates with moderate supervision and increasing levels of autonomy.
Exercises sound judgment, initiative, and decision-making in support of sourcing objectives.
Reports directly to a Procurement Manager or Sourcing Lead.

Prescreening Questions

Describe a sourcing strategy you developed that resulted in measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, or process efficiencies. What was your approach, and what results were achieved?
Provide an example of how you partnered with Engineering, Operations, Finance, or other stakeholders to successfully execute a sourcing initiative. What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?
What procurement, ERP, and analytics tools have you used (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, SQL)? Describe how you leveraged these tools to improve sourcing decisions, supplier performance visibility, or operational efficiency?

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: