Position Title: Strategic Sourcing Director
Chandler, AZ, US, 85224
Summary:
This role is the most senior sourcing leader to support our Advanced Electronics Solutions business globally. The role is responsible for defining global category strategies and key account plans to deliver outcomes critical to business success. They will be equipped to drive meaningful cost savings with and better than market while driving supplier engagement to enable innovation and new product development. The Sourcing Leader is critical to bring market insights to the business to drive meaningful business results short and long-term. This Sourcing Leader role is a critical catalyst to drive transformation of sourcing and procurement capabilities within the Procurement team.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and lead sourcing strategies, including conducting/leading market research and analysis.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned to business priorities and leveraging internal and external trends.
- Lead the process to select and manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts to achieve cost savings and value creation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing priorities with business strategy and objectives.
- Participate in key business meetings, providing thought partnership as it pertains to supply strategy and risk.
- Implement best practices in category management and execution to optimize value chain.
- Develop and maintain a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in sourcing processes and practices.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in procurement and sourcing activities.
- Conduct company-wide training on the company's strategic sourcing process and appropriate tools.
- Work with senior leaders to identify, attract, develop, and retain talent to the procurement organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain management or related field. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
- 8+ years of proven category management and developing and implementing supply strategies.
- Strong knowledge and skills in category management, commercial roles, technology, supply chain, and supplier relationship management.
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking to identify and solve complex sourcing problems with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
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Nearest Major Market: Phoenix