Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager Job in Ion Energy

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for sourcing all types of electronic parts that include: PCBA, and all components included in the Bill of material of the PCBA s.To be performed cost-effective, with high quality, and in a timely manner to ensure optimum bottom-line results. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will effectively communicate with all manufacturing facilities including EMS and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, excellent product quality, and continuous improvement for cost reductions.

• Manages all Strategic Sourcing related activities for Electronic parts, PCBA and board components purchases.
• Critical understanding and tracking of market trends on his/her commodities. (lead-time changes, Obsolescence)
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment when dealing with critical matters within the Strategic Sourcing Department.
• Maximizes cash flow as related to purchasing activities, inventory management.
• Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities.
• Establishes and fosters relationships with suppliers to ensure attainment of organization objectives.
• Work in partnership with various engineering teams to develop an approved and qualified supply base, develop strategic partnerships that address our needs, and on an ongoing basis, continuously improve supplier performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (i.e., PM, engineering, quality, logistics, etc.) to continuously improve overall system-level landed cost. Influence engineering and architecture teams for NPI development strategy and implementation.
• Proactively explores new programs for continuous improvements in material and process changes to achieve the best quality, reliability, pricing and delivery from suppliers.
• Collects and formulates supply chain data, advising the Director of potential problem areas and making suggestions for corrective action.
• Arranges for sales and/or disposal of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Monthly reporting activities include, but not limited to, preparation of activity reports, analysis of monthly purchase price variances, cost improvement projects and accurate dollar spend activity.
• Review of KPIs with vendors on a quarterly basis.