Strategic Sourcing Manager/strategic Buyer

ETM Inc

Us, OR, United States
Strategic sourcing and category management
Supplier negotiations and contract management
Risk mitigation and dual sourcing strategies
The Strategic Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment

Job Summary

  • The Strategic Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • This role leads category strategies, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost‑reduction initiatives while partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program Management.
  • Teledyne FLIR Defense is dedicated to supporting critical missions with cutting-edge technologies that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams perform better.

Matching Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality, and compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic sourcing and category management
  • supplier negotiations and contract management
  • risk mitigation and dual sourcing strategies
  • cost reduction and VAVE initiatives
  • collaboration with engineering and quality teams

Nice-to-have

  • experience with SAP or ERP sourcing systems
  • supporting new product introduction (NPI)
  • supplier qualification and audits
  • supply chain risk management
  • data-driven decision making

Key Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years strategic sourcing experience
  • Experience in manufacturing or regulated environment
  • CPSM, CSCP, or similar certification preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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