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Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Electrical Components
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Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Electrical Components
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You’ve discovered something special.
A company that cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And, as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America,” is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our
Culture of Care .
The Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Electrical Components is responsible for managing the development and implementation of a strategic procurement strategy and for partnering with key stakeholders across the business. You will develop, communicate and implement comprehensive category strategies, ensuring that projects deliver on risk, quality, cost and other value drivers while working with cross‑functional teams. This position will develop and continually update market intelligence on key suppliers and market solutions.
Experience requirements:
Minimum 2 years in a strategic sourcing role.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong background in electrical construction, electrical assembly and/or electrical component sourcing.
Highly Desired Experience
Electrical construction
Electrical assembly
Electrical component sourcing
Travel: 10‑30%, as required. Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 7 AM – 5 PM. Location: Madison, WI. Salary: $76,000.00 – $141,100.00.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the expert for electrical categories, maintaining a complete understanding of industry, competition, future technologies and innovations.
Develop, issue, and manage RFP or bid processes to achieve savings based on targeted specifications.
Lead purchasing strategies for all business groups.
Negotiate corporate programs with strategic suppliers and develop new alliances to meet field needs.
Participate in cost reduction activities and monitor price increases.
Assess risk to suppliers and materials and recommend mitigation plans.
Qualify alternative supply sources on key products and services.
Support internal quarterly vendor reviews and external quarterly business reviews.
Serve as a change agent – identify new tools, strategies, and approaches to drive continuous transformation.
Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery and contract compliance.
Provide performance feedback to vendors and recommend improvement initiatives.
Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to categories (cost savings, raw material economics, quality, supplier rationalization).
Demonstrate exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze key sourcing KPIs, spend data and vendor performance scores.
Resolve supplier issues and ensure quality of goods.
Facilitate involvement of supplier technical support resources for projects.
Identify opportunities for supplier-driven innovation.
Develop standardized specifications between suppliers and design teams.
Collaborate with internal resources to ensure effective sourcing activities.
Perform other related duties as required.
Employment type:
Full‑time Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level Job function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
Benefits
are the game‑changer. We provide industry‑leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.
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Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Electrical Components
role at
FTI .
You’ve discovered something special.
A company that cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And, as “one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America,” is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our
Culture of Care .
The Strategic Sourcing Category Lead - Electrical Components is responsible for managing the development and implementation of a strategic procurement strategy and for partnering with key stakeholders across the business. You will develop, communicate and implement comprehensive category strategies, ensuring that projects deliver on risk, quality, cost and other value drivers while working with cross‑functional teams. This position will develop and continually update market intelligence on key suppliers and market solutions.
Experience requirements:
Minimum 2 years in a strategic sourcing role.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong background in electrical construction, electrical assembly and/or electrical component sourcing.
Highly Desired Experience
Electrical construction
Electrical assembly
Electrical component sourcing
Travel: 10‑30%, as required. Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 7 AM – 5 PM. Location: Madison, WI. Salary: $76,000.00 – $141,100.00.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the expert for electrical categories, maintaining a complete understanding of industry, competition, future technologies and innovations.
Develop, issue, and manage RFP or bid processes to achieve savings based on targeted specifications.
Lead purchasing strategies for all business groups.
Negotiate corporate programs with strategic suppliers and develop new alliances to meet field needs.
Participate in cost reduction activities and monitor price increases.
Assess risk to suppliers and materials and recommend mitigation plans.
Qualify alternative supply sources on key products and services.
Support internal quarterly vendor reviews and external quarterly business reviews.
Serve as a change agent – identify new tools, strategies, and approaches to drive continuous transformation.
Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery and contract compliance.
Provide performance feedback to vendors and recommend improvement initiatives.
Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to categories (cost savings, raw material economics, quality, supplier rationalization).
Demonstrate exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze key sourcing KPIs, spend data and vendor performance scores.
Resolve supplier issues and ensure quality of goods.
Facilitate involvement of supplier technical support resources for projects.
Identify opportunities for supplier-driven innovation.
Develop standardized specifications between suppliers and design teams.
Collaborate with internal resources to ensure effective sourcing activities.
Perform other related duties as required.
Employment type:
Full‑time Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level Job function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.
Benefits
are the game‑changer. We provide industry‑leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.
#J-18808-Ljbffr