Strategic Sourcing Specialist/Procurement Specialist

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 ERPsystems 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 SQLand Pythonis preferred.

Work Environment

• 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.

Q\A

• 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?

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