Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Saab is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive sourcing strategies for complex defense manufacturing programs. You will lead RFQs/RFPs, negotiate contracts, and manage key suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met. In this role, you'll analyze total cost of ownership, support make-vs-buy decisions, and mitigate supply risk in a regulated, global environment. Partnering with engineering, operations, and quality, you'll enable innovative, mission-critical solutions while contributing to Saab's culture of collaboration, safety, and long-term societal security.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for manufacturing and defense programs
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations
• Manage supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, and risk
• Conduct total cost of ownership and cost-saving analyses
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality on sourcing decisions
• Support make-vs-buy analyses and long-term supplier partnerships
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, export, and defense requirements
• Monitor market trends and identify sourcing opportunities
• Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP/MRP systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement and Saab's mission-driven culture

Required Skills

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract negotiation
• Cost analysis and optimization
• RFQ/RFP development and evaluation
• Manufacturing and defense industry knowledge
• Data analysis and Excel/analytics tools
• ERP/MRP procurement systems
• Risk management and compliance
• Cross-functional collaboration