Procurement Trainee assisting in procurement operations and vendor communication. Gaining exposure to procurement workflows and best practices in a hybrid work environment.
About the role
- Strategic Sourcing Manager at Symbotic focused on supplier management for industrial automation components. Responsible for strategic sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Tier II spend categories, with a focus on industrial automation components
- Manage contracts and long-term agreements for all Tier II suppliers
- Aggregate usage data to develop accurate forecasts that inform supplier negotiations and commitments
- Lead supplier negotiations to secure best-in-class pricing, terms, and continuity of supply
- Support global manufacturing strategies, considering geopolitical risks and future expansion into new markets
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard alternative suppliers to mitigate risk, reduce cost, and ensure quality and reliability
- Collaborate with engineering during new product introduction (NPI) to select optimal sources and negotiate agreements prior to launch
- Stay current on emerging technologies relevant to Symbotic’s development strategy and promote adoption where beneficial
- Partner with direct suppliers to ensure Tier II sourcing strategies align with overall supplier management
- Conduct cost/benefit and risk analyses to support sourcing recommendations and continuous improvement
- Monitor supplier performance across delivery, quality, cost, and risk; drive corrective actions as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain
- Expert knowledge of industrial automation components and suppliers (PLCs, I/O, data/power cables, motors, VFDs, power transfer components, safety fencing, MDR technology, cameras, sensors, scanners)
- Advanced analytics skills, with expertise in Excel and other data analysis tools
- Strong ability to interpret and analyze engineering BOMs and technical prints
- Familiarity with Teamcenter a plus
- Proven experience in supplier negotiation and management for multi-million-dollar spend
- Demonstrated ability to build processes and workflows where none previously existed
Benefits
- Up to 10% travel may be required (supplier visits, internal meetings, etc.)
- Valid driver’s license required
- Employee must manage corporate credit card expenses in compliance with company policy
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