Note- This position will be primarily based in our facility located in AZ and the ideal employee is required to work on a hybrid schedule from that facility. The FAB Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for all commercial activities with suppliers related to the FAB in Chandler Arizona. Responsibilities • Coordinates purchasing activities with stakeholders to secure product/service in a cost effective & timely manner • Specific expertise in supporting Manufacturing/FAB, Production facility required • Experience negotiating large capital equipment purchases and Chemicals, Products, Services, Software, etc. • Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions from Business Area Stakeholders/Partners • Evaluates quotes for accuracy and documents information needed on Purchase Order (PO) (delivery details, etc.) • Coordinates processing of PO and/or Change Order for suppliers • Conducts RFI, RFQ, RFP with suppliers in collaboration with stakeholders • Works with supplier and stakeholder to negotiate best price and terms • Recommends cost saving proposals including make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing • Achieves significant savings on negotiations (new and repeat business) • Requires domestic and global expertise of assigned commodities/categories • Negotiates contract terms and conditions in collaboration with Legal and Contracts Manager • Manages category strategy, supplier selection, and supplier management/governance • Provides summary related to supplier deals or status to executives • Assists in the on boarding and screening of new suppliers • Utilizes P-card to make low dollar, less strategic purchases • Acts as a steward of the companys budget Qualifications • 15 years experience with supply chain/sourcing/procurement/buying required • 15 years experience with SAP/Ariba (preferred) or similar MRP system required • Requires flexible Hybrid format with time spent in FAB as needed to support the business (~2 days/week) • Able to work in high-volume, fast-moving environment with daily deadlines and re-prioritization • Strong interpersonal skills and team player attitude • Strong verbal, written, communication, and English skills • Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, Word skills required • Able to work independently and/or in a team culture • Undergraduate degree in business or related field (supply chain). • Very little travel required (-10%) • Job is individual contributor but collaborates with colleagues in same and associated groups • Job is full time with flexible work hours and ability to work remote while spending some time in FAB office • Relocation not available