Senior 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: x       

• 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 x
• 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 – ͐͏ years in related Ʊelds 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

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.  

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