Sourcing Manager – Power & Electronics

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for complex commodities that drive business growth, cost savings, and supply chain performance.
• Identify, assess, and manage supplier relationships while supporting supplier rationalization and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead commercial activities including contract management, RFPs, supplier negotiations, product qualification, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive productivity and cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality, delivery, and service expectations are achieved at the lowest total cost.
• Partner cross-functionally to support new product development, supplier manufacturing readiness, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives.
• Monitor commodity markets, support annual budgeting, and provide strategic insights on material availability and sourcing opportunities.
• Influence sourcing, negotiation, and contracting decisions for global and regional projects with a strong focus on integrity and business impact.
• Improve supplier performance through scorecards, supplier development plans, and long-term strategic partnerships focused on quality, cost, lead time, and service improvements.
• Support supply chain optimization initiatives including inventory reduction, lead time improvements, spend management, ROI tracking, and operational efficiency.
• Lead projects to achieve sourcing goals, deliver cost savings, and ensure successful on-time product launches.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance across sourcing systems, processes, and purchasing procedures, including Oracle vendor and item management.
• Mentor and support sourcing team members in sourcing strategies, negotiation techniques, and best practice procurement methodologies.

• Education:
  
  BBA/BSBA Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management Concentration.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certificates: CPIM/CPM/CSCP/APICS certification preferred or commitment to achieve.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years in sourcing, purchasing, manufacturing, engineering, or supply chain.
• Sourcing experience in manufacturing, power, or electronics finished goods required.
• Global sourcing experience in Power and Electronic Products a strong plus.
• Knowledge:
  Understanding of supply chain concepts (e.g. global sourcing, planning & inventory), ability to make and support business decisions, and familiarity with cost reduction strategies.
• Skills:
  
  Strong negotiation, supplier relationship building, project management, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Systems:
  Experience using ERPs (like SAP or Oracle) and Microsoft Office.
• Work Environment:
  Ability to work in fast-paced, multicultural business environment while managing multiple priorities under pressure.
• Travel:
  Ability to travel up to 25%.