Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Work Schedule: Day Shift
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days onsite per week (based on business needs)
Reports To: Procurement Manager or Sourcing Lead

Required Candidate Prescreening Questions

IMPORTANT: Candidates must provide answers to all three questions below. Please include the questions and their corresponding answers at the top of each candidate's resume when submitting.

1. Sourcing Strategy & Cost Savings

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?

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2. Cross-Functional Collaboration

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?

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3. Procurement Systems & Data Analytics

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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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support strategic sourcing initiatives across the Electrical, Electronics, and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) categories.

This position focuses on sourcing strategy execution, supplier management, spend analysis, procurement reporting, and data-driven decision-making to improve cost efficiency, supplier performance, and overall supply chain operations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in strategic sourcing and procurement, combined with advanced analytical capabilities and experience utilizing tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and Excel to develop dashboards, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and end-to-end procurement activities across Electrical, Electronics, and EMS categories.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize supplier selection, pricing, and overall procurement value.

• 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.

• Negotiate supplier pricing, commercial terms, and contractual agreements to achieve optimal value.

• Support long-term strategic procurement planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

Supplier Management & Performance

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Monitor supplier performance against established KPIs, contractual agreements, and service expectations.

• Identify opportunities to improve supplier quality, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency.

• Support supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives.

• Ensure supplier compliance with contractual requirements and performance standards.

Data Analytics, Reporting & KPI Management

• Perform detailed spend analysis to identify sourcing trends, cost drivers, and procurement opportunities.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance sourcing dashboards and reports using Power BI, Tableau, Advanced Excel, and other analytical tools.

• Track and report procurement KPIs, supplier performance metrics, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Analyze procurement and supplier data to support strategic sourcing decisions.

• Utilize data-driven insights to identify Component Engineering and Value Engineering opportunities that drive productivity savings.

• Improve reporting accuracy, visibility, and efficiency through data analytics and process improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other business functions to align sourcing strategies with organizational objectives.

• Collaborate with technical teams to identify component optimization and value engineering opportunities.

• Support cross-functional sourcing projects, supplier evaluations, and procurement initiatives.

• Communicate sourcing recommendations, supplier performance findings, and cost-saving opportunities to stakeholders.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across procurement and supply chain operations.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives, and complex negotiations.

• Experience analyzing supplier performance, procurement spend, and sourcing opportunities.

• Knowledge of sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, spend analysis, and cost modeling techniques.

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to execute sourcing initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems and procurement-related applications.

• Experience utilizing analytical and reporting tools, including:

  • Power BI

  • Tableau

  • Power Apps

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel

• Ability to develop reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking tools.

• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and Python.

• Familiarity with Electrical, Electronics, and EMS sourcing categories.

• Experience identifying Component Engineering and Value Engineering opportunities.

• Experience developing sourcing dashboards and supplier performance reporting.