[Hiring] Strategic Sourcing Manager @Digi International

Role Description

The Strategic Sourcing Manager role is a member of the Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing team. This team is responsible for partnering with key stakeholders across all business units to develop global sourcing strategies for all key categories. Establish a best-in-class global sourcing footprint, act as the subject matter expert for their respective categories, actively support the business in new product development and help the respective business units to meet their business objectives. As a member of this team, you will work within a dynamic environment that provides a high-level of exposure and influence. In this role, you will manage the overall spend within the categories that are assigned to you. You will develop, communicate, and implement comprehensive category strategies that drive cost reductions, improve supply continuity and help drive overall supply chain efficiencies. Primary focused semiconductor category would be Memory.

What You Will Do

• Technology expert - Responsible for developing detailed global category strategies.
• Work with CFT (cross functional teams) as needed.
• Alignment of category strategy to business requirements and objectives.
• Optimize supply base globally.
• Build strong relationships with key supplier contacts.
• Conduct supplier negotiations, supplier selection, life cycle management.
• Prepare business reviews of commodities both internal and external review.
• Responsible for overall continuity of supply and active risk mitigation.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, capacity and other issues as required.
• Identify cost savings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the semiconductor business, specifically Memory focused.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing global organization.
• 3-5 years’ experience in strategic sourcing role.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously, planning, time management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Travel up to 30% globally as needed.

Benefits

• Distinctive Total Rewards package including a short-term incentive program.
• New hire stock award.
• Paid parental leave.
• Open (uncapped) PTO.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings.