Commodity Specialist

The Commodity Specialist - Electronics will be responsible for sourcing excellence and cost reduction opportunities with a strategic mindset and approach.

They will have high visibility and growth potential In-Direct Procurement role working on global commodities (PCBA and Electronic Assemblies) with key stakeholders including those at the highest levels in the company.

General Responsibilities

• Key participant in collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria
• Key participant in activities as required crossfunctionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing
• Responsible for the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices
• Delivers corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision
• Key participant in supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning

Experience / Qualifications

• A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Must be a team player able to work in a fastpaced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
• Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
• Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
• Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
• Holds selfaccountable to achieving goals and standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
• Applicants with experience in Electronics Contract manufacturing sourcing/procurement will have an advantage
• Able to work with global stakeholders and suppliers located in other regions
• Position requires business travel with suppliers and internal stakeholders

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