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GILLIG · 1 day ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Livermore, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $275K/yr

5+ years exp

GILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, known for its commitment to environmentally friendly mobility solutions. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing supplier relationships, leading the sourcing lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing strategies and support GILLIG's operational objectives.

Automotive

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of the current supply base; assess supplier performance to select optimal partners and identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and technologies to support current and future product requirements

Develop, issue, and manage RFPs; review proposals, analyze quotations, and recommend sourcing decisions

Negotiate and execute supplier contracts, including terms related to pricing, rebates, delivery, and quality standards

Support New Product Engineering (NPE) initiatives by planning and purchasing materials aligned with project timelines and cost targets

Serve as the Supply Chain representative in cross-functional project meetings, ensuring alignment on sourcing activities and timelines

Collaborate across Engineering, Production, Sales, and Product Planning and Strategy, and Production Procurement to optimize sourcing strategies and address supplier performance gaps

Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for supplier performance, issue resolution, and continuous improvement for new Suppliers

Conduct market analysis, evaluate cost structures, research part usage and PCO’s, and utilize data-driven insights to support negotiation, inventory impact assessment, and risk mitigation

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

SourcingContract negotiationSupplier managementAnalytical skillsERP systemsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills