GILLIG ยท 6 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $275K/yr
5+ years expGILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, renowned 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 supporting New Product Engineering initiatives to optimize sourcing strategies.
Automotive
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP systems
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Proven ability to translate data insights into sourcing decisions
Ability to lift 30 lbs
Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
Working environment includes office settings, manufacturing floor, and warehouse
Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc
Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e. safety glass, etc.)
Occasional travel will be required
Standard start time: 6:00 am
Benefits
Company paid medical premiums
Generous retirement plan
Other comprehensive benefits
Company
GILLIG
GILLIG is an automotive company providing low floor CNG, trolley, and commuter.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Dennis Howard
CEO/President
Derek Maunus
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-23
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