Strategic Sourcing Analyst

For more than 80 years, our client’s engineers and product specialists have partnered with customers to produce highly engineered connectivity and sensing solutions that make a connected world possible. Their focus on reliability, durability, and sustainability exemplifies their commitment to progress. The unmatched range of their product portfolio enables companies, large and small, to turn ideas into technology that can transform how the world works and lives tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

Supplier Management & Development:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to support business requirements.
• Conduct supplier audits and performance assessments to ensure quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve lead times, cost, and supply chain efficiency. 

Cost Management & Negotiation:

• Analyze cost structures and negotiate favorable terms for materials and components.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through competitive bidding, alternative sourcing, and value engineering.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to optimize the sourcing budget.

Technical & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams to define sourcing requirements.
• Ensure suppliers meet technical specifications and quality standards.
• Support new product development by identifying suitable suppliers for prototypes and production. 

Supply Chain Optimization & Risk Mitigation:

• Monitor market trends and risks to ensure a stable and competitive supply chain.
• Develop strategies to mitigate supplier risks related to quality, pricing, and geopolitical factors.
• Optimize sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and ensure on-time delivery.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications & Skills: Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management (preferably in automotive, electronics, or manufacturing industries).

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience in working with SAP systems and sourcing tools.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification processes, cost analysis, and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.