Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Electronics Components

Light-; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Light & Wonder is seeking a Sourcing Specialist within its Strategic Sourcing team. The role focuses on identifying cost-saving opportunities in electronics components, negotiating terms, and driving supplier performance to reduce lead times and mitigate risks.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in sourcing or related fields, experience with category management, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners across Operations and Finance. A regulated gaming context is noted.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in sourcing, supply chain or related fields.
• Experience with category management and multi-step strategic sourcing processes.
• Experience with leveraged agreements, multi-year contracts.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally to define and implement Global Sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate with components suppliers utilizing volume aggregation and competitive bidding.
• Develop suppliers to foster competition, mitigate risk, and introduce new technologies.
• Interface with Finance to link sourcing savings with budget.

Skills

Sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Light & Wonder is seeking a Sourcing Specialist within its Strategic Sourcing team. The role focuses on identifying cost-saving opportunities in electronics components, negotiating terms, and driving supplier performance to reduce lead times and mitigate risks.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in sourcing or related fields, experience with category management, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners across Operations and Finance. A regulated gaming context is noted.