Commodity Manager

Saab•East Syracuse, NY

5d•$115,700 - $150,500•Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is hiring a collaborative individual for the Commodity Management Professional position as we continue building out the Strategic Sourcing team to support multiple business areas across North America and internationally as necessary. This person will be primarily focused on electronics commodities. This role will make an impact as a critical contributor to defense, security, and manufacturing programs by leading strategic sourcing activities focused on electronics.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering or equivalent is required
8+ years with a BA/BS, or 6+ years with a Master’s degree, of experience typically in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management is required
Strong financial acumen especially related to sourcing and supply chain
Strong electronics technical background
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership and presentation skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace & Defense experience
Proficiency with ERP systems to support business operations.
Advanced negotiations experience
Proven track record of spend management and development of commodity strategies
2+ years experience with FAR/DFARS contract requirements
Professional certification or advanced degree

Responsibilities

Develop commodity category strategies to drive continuous value improvement for all aspects of Quality, Delivery, Cost, Innovation, and Sustainability within the supply base.
Lead, with internal stakeholder involvement, the identification, evaluation, selection, negotiation, and award of first-time contracts for new suppliers that meet the needs of multiple business units whenever possible.
Manage approved supplier list for suppliers supporting electronics commodities.
Support supply chain during win business process by identifying, vetting, and onboarding critical suppliers.
Analyze data to understand existing supply base and commodity categories.
Perform market research, gather market intelligence, and analyze trends for electronics category or others as needed.
Proactively identify risks and opportunities within electronics category by completing SWOT analysis and risk and opportunity assessments.
Partnering with internal stakeholders, including international Saab Affiliates as necessary, to determine future needs in both the near term and long term.
Create an adaptable supply chain for electronics commodities.
Lead supplier evaluations, with other Saab, Inc. employee involvement, of existing suppliers to understand a supplier’s business, capabilities, people and processes, and to remain visible.
Conduct comprehensive spend analysis to identify cost reduction opportunities and lead resulting cost reduction initiatives including using supplier agreements as appropriate.
Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews, with internal stakeholder involvement, for critical suppliers to manage performance.
Support Saab Inc. Small Business objectives and promote a diverse and inclusive supply base.
Collaborate with cross functional groups to develop a supplier evaluation and scoring system resulting in data driven decisions of a supplier’s status.
Develop or modify standard operating procedures and work instructions to document the process.