Strategic Sourcing Specialist

About This Role

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for building a scalable, resilient, and cost-competitive supply base to support accelerated growth. This role leads market intelligence, supplier development, cost optimization, and risk management initiatives to ensure continuity of supply and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to corporate growth objectives
• Identify, qualify, and onboard diversified global suppliers to increase capacity, reduce risk, and capture competitive advantages
• Use data-driven tools to guide sourcing decisions, anticipate market shifts, and validate savings
• Own end-to-end RFQ/RFI/RFP processes, bid list creation, clean-sheet costing, and should-cost analysis
• Implement and maintain JIT/VMI/Kanban/consignment programs to compress lead times and reduce inventory
• Proactively assess and mitigate supply risks with multi-sourcing, buffer strategies, and continuity plans
• Lead strategic negotiations; renegotiate, renew, and discontinue supplier agreements
• Facilitate cross-functional sourcing reviews and advise design teams on manufacturability and cost implications
• Ensure supplier adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and ESG expectations
• Utilize SAP and digital procurement platforms for accurate master data, contracts, and order execution
• Continuously analyze industry trends, commodities, and evolving technologies to identify opportunities
• Foster strategic relationships with existing and prospective suppliers

Requirements

• 10+ years related experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Electronics
• Proven Commodity Management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge of RFQ/RFP processes and requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Working knowledge of JIT, consignment, VMI, Kanban programs
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP
• Ability to read CAD drawings and collaborate with Engineering on specifications
• Experience leading cross-functional meetings and influencing stakeholders across departments
• Extensive background in sourcing and supplier management across multiple categories: electrical and electronic components, plastics, metal parts, copper wire, and large-scale complex assemblies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Electronics
• Minimum 10 years related experience.

Skills

* Required skills