Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Business Unit:

Cubic Integrated Supply Chain

Company Details:

When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Job Summary: The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be part of the core Category Management & Strategic Sourcing team, responsible for leading the go-to-market strategy leveraging traditional sourcing processes. Lead the strategic sourcing process for direct and indirect requirements that are of a complex nature, high dollar value and/or critical need. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. This position will regularly exercise substantial decision-making authority.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and executes eRFX events to ensure that spend is completed on a consistent basis. At Cubic, we leverage an 8-step sourcing process.

• Lead supplier negotiations and awards contracts in a cost-effective manner ensuring the most favorable price, terms, and delivery.

• Identifies, evaluates, and develops new suppliers within the market based on capabilities required.

• Maintains supplier relationships to build critical partnerships that drive sourcing improvements.

• Undertakes complex sourcing initiatives such as New Production Introduction (NPI) in partnership with engineering and program management.

• Assists Category Management, Business Development, Material Cost Estimating, Contracts, and other departments, as requested, to develop proposals for new business.

• Designs and executes large-scale procurement-saving projects.

• Recommends and guides the purchasing team on the best sources of supply.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Four-year college degree, or equivalent, preferably in materials management, business administration, technical or closely related disciplines.

• Five (5)+ years of related experience; or 3 years with a Master's degree.

• Strategic sourcing experience using complex sourcing techniques.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.

• Ability to conduct and administer complex technical sourcing strategies, perform price and cost analyses for new business proposals, and effectively negotiate and communicate with suppliers and internal customers.

• Must possess solid computer skills including the ability to effectively utilize PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Must be able to manage procurement schedules, prioritize many assignments simultaneously, and work under tight deadlines.

• Ability to travel.

Worker Type:

Employee