- Owns vendor relationship and manages product sourcing strategy including cost targets, contract negotiations working with Legal and Hyve Management Team, business strategy planning and supplier capacities
- Develop a competitive sourcing process including new supplier qualification with the goal of improving quality, reducing cost and with better service and lead times
- Continuously drive cost savings opportunities, present proposals to management, implement the initiatives and track progress
- Proactively work on second source for key products to ensure business continuity, pricing competitiveness, best quality and operational flexibility
- Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams and external agencies to ensure that products are compliant to all relevant standards and have all country certifications required for sale in the target markets
- Analyze product market conditions, identify challenges and propose mitigation plans to Management
- Act as escalation point for supplier related concerns
- Lead executive quarterly business reviews and product road maps with key vendors
- Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of progressive Product Sourcing, Supply Chain and Procurement experience, preferably in a high-tech manufacturing environment
- 3+ years of direct experience in Supplier Management and Contract Negotiation
- Proven track record in driving cost reduction
- Strong problem solving, analytical skills, process oriented and customer-focused
- Excellent business communication skills (oral and written); comfortable presenting to senior leadership
- Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and persuade/influence others
- Ability to work in a dynamic fast-paced environment, dealing with new challenges every day
Sourcing Manager - Fremont, United States - Hyve Solutions
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Hyve Solutions is a leader in the data center solutions industry, designing, manufacturing, and delivering custom Server, Storage, and Networking Solutions to the worlds largest Cloud, Social Media, and Enterprise companies. We pride ourselves on collaboration, innovation and thought leadership. Our team consists of diverse, forward-thinking individuals who dare to challenge the status quo, while working with many of the worlds biggest customers. Hyve Solutions is a part of Synnex Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. Become part of a team that thrives on excellence in a fast changing, high-growth technology environment
Hyve Solutions is looking for a talented, analytical, and results-driven Product Sourcing Manager supporting a global supply chain that spans multiple locations, time zones, and hemispheres.
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