Sourcing Specialist
Core
Lead strategic sourcing projects for electronics components to drive cost reduction, margin improvement, and supply risk mitigation.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Builds
Global supply chain strategies for electronics components
Domain
Gaming industry / Electronics supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, data analysis, project management
Preferred skills
APICS/NAPM, CPIM, or CPM certification
Technologies
supplier scorecards, quarterly business review tools
Responsibilities
Define and implement Global Sourcing strategies; Negotiate with components suppliers using volume aggregation and competitive bidding; Develop suppliers to mitigate risk and introduce new technologies; Interface with Finance to link sourcing savings with budget; Support supplier development using scorecards and preferred supplier programs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC