Strategic Sourcing Manager - Electronics

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible to lead Procurement activities for a defined commodity group from the point of customer award through end of production. Scope of responsibility may be regional and/or global (in accordance with Commodity Team alignment). This position will be highly strategic with some tactical time required based on current market conditions.

Tasks/Duties:

• Define Stoneridge’s current and future global needs for specific commodity groupings;

• Evaluate nature of market supply along with process and technology trends;

• Source in accordance with the commodity strategy;

• Ability to maintain an approved supply base of Semicoductors;

• Negotiate supplier contracts, LTAs, volume scale pricing, commercial conditions and NDAs;

• Interact with internal stakeholders to drive standardization and strategy execution.

What makes you great:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related field; MBA preferred;

• Five to Ten years of experience in manufacturing related field;

• Ability to create and deliver clear, persuasive presentations;

• Demonstrated executive disposition along with ability to negotiate at Senior levels;

• Experience working in global project team;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to interact positively with all levels in the organization;

• Good English language skills;

• Proactive, with organization and communication skills, ability to identify risks and escalate on timely manner to protect the organization;

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Working at Stoneridge offers you:

• A global atmosphere with colleagues all over the globe;

• Possibilities to grow and develop in a fast-growing, ever-changing environment;

• Competitive salary and motivation package;

• Friendly team and fun events.

About the employment:

• Type of employment: Fixed term contract

• Salary: Monthly salary

• Location: Tallinn

Join our team today!