Job Overview

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst IV is responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development, commodity management, and cost optimization programs to support business objectives and operational excellence. This role drives sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and supply chain risk mitigation while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and key stakeholders. The position requires strong leadership, supplier management expertise, advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to leverage data-driven insights to influence decisions, optimize supplier performance, and achieve business goals related to cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of commodity sourcing strategies to support business growth, supply continuity, and cost optimization objectives.

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers to enhance supplier capabilities, competitiveness, and long-term partnerships.

• Lead supplier audits, technical assessments, and performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality, cost, delivery, and operational requirements.

• Drive complex RFQ activities, supplier selection processes, and sourcing decisions for NPI, sustaining, and strategic business initiatives.

• Lead commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and supplier relationship management to achieve cost reduction targets and favorable business terms.

• Develop and implement supplier risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, capacity planning, and business continuity initiatives.

• Partner with SQE, Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to drive supplier quality improvements, corrective actions, and continuous performance enhancement.

• Lead cross-functional cost reduction, VA/VE, localization, and supply chain optimization projects to deliver measurable business value.

• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, industry benchmarks, and cost drivers to provide strategic sourcing recommendations.

• Develop executive-level dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate sourcing performance, business risks, cost-saving achievements, and strategic initiatives.

• Mentor and guide sourcing team members while promoting best practices in supplier management, negotiation, and strategic sourcing methodologies.

• Influence and lead cross-functional teams to achieve key business objectives related to cost, quality, delivery, supplier performance, and operational excellence.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, Supplier Development, Procurement, or Supplier Quality within manufacturing or electronics industries.

• Proven experience leading sourcing teams, mentoring team members, or managing cross-functional projects and initiatives.

• Strong expertise in supplier qualification, supplier development, supplier audits, and supplier performance management.

• Demonstrated success in driving strategic sourcing initiatives, cost reduction programs, and supplier consolidation projects.

• Extensive experience leading complex commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical components, metal stamping, machining, molding, and supplier quality systems.

• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to assess risks and develop strategic recommendations.

• Proficiency in data analytics, dashboard development, and business intelligence tools, including Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

• Strong presentation and executive communication skills with the ability to present complex data and business cases to senior leadership.

• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and drive alignment across global organizations.

• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen, project management capability, and experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience leading supplier risk management, supply continuity, and business continuity planning initiatives.

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