Strategic Sourcing Lead

Job Title Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Management Supplier Performance & Commercial Management New Product Introduction (NPI) & Engineering Collaboration Cost & Value Optimization Operational & Cross-Functional Alignment Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, Business or Supply Chain preferred. Experience: 8+ years of progressive responsibility in strategic sourcing functions, preferably in back-end semiconductor capital equipment. Skills/Technical Requirements: A track record of year-over-year delivery of distinctive value from sourcing activities Considerable experience working in companies that design and manufacture large, complex electro- mechanical systems, as well as machine fabrication. Detailed knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Oracle Cloud products preferred) and JIT philosophies. Expert negotiation skills within an engineering manufacturing environment. A flexible, self-demanding and proactive individual who can motivate themselves and others successfully in a highly dynamic, high-pressure environment while remaining calm and confident. Creative thinking and strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities. Experience making decisions and track record of managing multiple issues successfully. Advanced-level analytical skills; embraces fact-based decision making; naturally seeks to leverage and/or integrate market data, spend analytics, and modeling. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of management and employees with additional ability to build and maintain internal relationships and influence procurement decisions Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable and credible with both internal stakeholders and external audiences. Job Conditions/Physical Demands: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment but may spend time at customer sites and factory floors. Occasional domestic travel required. Protective Equipment: In designated areas Job Info Job Identification 302250 Job Category LOH Operations Degree Level Master's Degree Job Schedule Full time Job Shift 1st Locations 17087 Via Del Campo, San Diego, CA, 92127, US (Hybrid) #J-18808-Ljbffr