Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Modis is seeking a for a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Location: Phoenix, AZ Hybrid for a contract Duration: 06+Months.

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Pay Range: $45/h- $55/h; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

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Position Summary

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The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports Strategic Sourcing initiatives across the Electrical, Electronics, and EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) categories through data analytics, reporting, and procurement support. This role is responsible for spend analysis, supplier performance reporting, KPI tracking, and dashboard development using tools such as Power BI and Tableau to drive cost savings, operational efficiency, and supplier performance improvements.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Support sourcing initiatives and end-to-end procurement activities across Electrical, Electronics, and EMS categories.
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• Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
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• Evaluate supplier quotations, capabilities, and service offerings to support supplier selection and onboarding decisions.
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• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards and reports to track sourcing and procurement KPIs.
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• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
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• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements to achieve optimal value.
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• Utilize data-driven insights to identify Component Engineering and Value Engineering opportunities that drive productivity savings.
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• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and performance expectations.
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• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to long-term strategic procurement planning.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
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• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related discipline.
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• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
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• Proficiency with ERP systems and analytical tools, including Power BI, Tableau, Power Apps, and Advanced Excel.
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• Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships, sourcing initiatives, and complex negotiations.
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• Knowledge of sourcing methodologies, procurement best practices, spend analysis, and cost modeling techniques.
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• Experience with SQL and Python is preferred.
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Work Environment

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• Operates with moderate supervision and increasing levels of autonomy.
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• Exercises sound judgment, initiative, and decision-making in support of sourcing objectives.
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• Reports directly to a Procurement Manager or Sourcing Lead.
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Prescreening Questions

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1. Describe a sourcing strategy you developed that resulted in measurable cost savings, supplier performance improvements, or process efficiencies. What was your approach, and what results were achieved?
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2. Provide an example of how you partnered with Engineering, Operations, Finance, or other stakeholders to successfully execute a sourcing initiative. What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?
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3. What procurement, ERP, and analytics tools have you used (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, SQL)? Describe how you leveraged these tools to improve sourcing decisions, supplier performance visibility, or operational efficiency?
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If you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in but know of someone who might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them! Here are the specs on the role, for your records:

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

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· The California Fair Chance Act

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· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

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· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

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· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance