Sensata Technologies · 2 hours ago
Category Leader
Attleboro, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$82K/yr - $113K/yrSensata Technologies is a company focused on sourcing excellence and cost reduction in procurement. The Commodity Specialist will collaborate with various functional areas to lead sourcing events, develop procurement strategies, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
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Responsibilities
Leads collaboration with functional areas to populate sourcing events, making decisions on sourcing event structure, supplier pool, selection criteria and event outcome criteria
Leads activities as required cross-functionally, including Planning, Engineering, Quality, Programs, Finance, Legal and Manufacturing
Leads in the continuous development of the Procurement function towards the best practices
Responsible for the delivering of corporate aligned procurement objectives supporting total company strategic vision
Lead with implementing communication strategies to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to upper management, business partners, and suppliers
Lead in supplier risk assessments, risk management and disaster recovery planning
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Develop and implement procurement strategies for indirect goods and services that align with the company's goals and objectives
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible terms and conditions, including pricing, delivery, quality, and service level agreements
Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with contractual agreements
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure procurement activities support their needs
Manage the procurement process from requisition to purchase order, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution
Conduct regular reviews of supplier performance and make recommendations for improvement
Monitor market trends and proactively identify opportunities to optimize the procurement process, reduce costs, and increase efficiencies
Manage procurement-related data and analytics to track spend, supplier performance, and savings achieved
Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience
Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation
Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results
Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
Education reimbursement
Wellness programs
A 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching
A variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave
Short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs
Company
Sensata Technologies
Sensata Technologies engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of sensors and electronic controls.
Founded in 2006
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (27)
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2023 (18)
2022 (29)
2021 (18)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-05-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-03-11IPO
Leadership Team
George Verras
Chief Technology Officer, Executive Vice President
Daniel L. Black
Member Board Of Directors
Recent News
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2025-12-20
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