Developing strategic supplier relationships that are consistent with the company’s vision and long-term objectives.
Ensuring 3-5 year plans are in place, and communicated to internal stakeholders.
Demonstrating deep understanding of markets for categories managed, including key players, appropriate indices, trends, etc.
Supporting new program launches as subject matter experts
Partnering with the program purchasing team to lead contract/price negotiations with suppliers
Ensuring procurement and contract management procedures and policies are aligned
Implementing formal supply agreements with key suppliers with the help of the legal group
Partnering with Supplier Development to ensure chosen partners have the capability to deliver on the business requirements.
Supporting Supplier Quality, ensuring supplier compliance with FDA, EHS, transportation and other regulatory and reputation requirements
Leading regular 360 Degree and Strategy Business Reviews with strategic suppliers
Extracting innovation and continuous improvement from the supply base
Leading and participating in multi-functional teams for design improvements, cost reduction opportunities, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and other strategies for operational improvements
Driving product costs down by 5%+ year over year through supplier negotiation and design change ideas
Managing risk in the supply base proactively, from identifying the risk to executing the mitigation plan

Deep category and domain knowledge in Electronics
Ability to manage global, remote and virtual teams
Proven ability to effectively communicate at an executive level internally, and with supply base
BA/BS from accredited college or university
15+ years of Sourcing experience, with 5+ leading large teams

Global Head of Strategic Sourcing – Electronics

Key skills