Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

Summary:

Vivint is looking for a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to be responsible for managing component supplier costs, contracts, relationships, and roadmaps.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and implement strategies for each category and supplier
• Manage relationships with suppliers in strategic categories
• Script and lead negotiations with suppliers and internal partners
• Play a key role in the BOM decision for new products in collaboration with Engineering
• Gather market information on components (technology trend, supply, cost, etc.)
• Conduct Value Analysis Value Engineering on current products
• Identify room and obstacles for process improvements and create procedures to address the gaps
• Present projects and initiatives to leadership
• Support Engineering builds on Supply Chain Execution
• Travel domestically and internationally for supplier visits

Required Skills, Experience, & Education: 

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A strategic mindset
• A proven track record of negotiating continuous cost reductions
• Goes above and beyond to do what’s needed independently
• Time management
• Self-awareness

Preferred Skills, Experience & Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA Preferred
• Experience – 7 – 10 years in related fields with successful demonstration of results
• Familiarity with the high-volume consumer electronics industry. An engineering background is helpful.
• An understanding of the end-to-end NPI process
• Experience with reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts
• An international business background is strongly preferred

Learn about the Vivint Culture and why it’s a great place to grow your career!

Here are some highlighted perks you should ask us about:

• Free daily lunch and drinks on site
• Paid holidays and flexible paid time away
• Employee/Friends/Family Discounts
• Onsite health clinic, gym, gaming tables
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage & 24/7 Medical Hotline
• 401(k) + Employer Match
• Employee Resource Groups

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.  

Official description on file with Talent.

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The base salary range for this position is: $120,000 - $150,000* *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.