What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Strategic Buyer position at Saab?
Job Summary:
This role involves leading sourcing and procurement of material services production supplies negotiating establishing managing existing supplier agreements improving supply chain processes using Industry 4 technologies lean strategies best practices to remain competitive ensuring best total landed cost through the supply chain process supporting production in the most cost-efficient way managing supplier risk developing mitigation plans acting as an ambassador for Saab both with internal customers suppliers maintaining strong working relationships strategic sourcing managers across global organization contributing people-first culture alignment Saab values demonstrating core Company values Trust Drive Expertise Support support other projects assigned.
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years relevant sourcing experience required Master's degree with 6 years relevant sourcing experience
- Previous experience vendor sourcing contract negotiations required
- Aerospace industry experience strong plus