Vivint
Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager
Vivint, Lehi, Utah, United States, 84043
Job Description
Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by the idea of a smarter, cleaner, more connected future—and the possibilities that will bring to the world and to the 7.3 million customers we serve.
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. More information is available at www.nrg.com or www.vivint.com (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.vivint.com__;!!BJC6uDBu-zY!NC1I2-GrhnIfpMmknOyEsrTNlK1jc4_6nNZM-nqSUzWJf_uAxK7opz5sf8nU7187pUMbDNykdv7gh7l4WJ1H3HsnFbE$) . Connect with NRG and Vivint on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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 (https://www.vivint.com/company/careers) 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.
SAFETY:
Vivint enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each new employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. Additionally, the employee must accept they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves, their co-workers, and the public. Employees must adhere to all written and verbal instructions, promptly report and correct all hazards or unsafe conditions, question non-standard operations or unmitigated hazards, and provide feedback to management on all safety issues.
If you are an active Vivint employee, please apply through Workday by searching "Find Jobs".
If you are an active Vivint employee, please apply through Workday by searching "Find Jobs".
Vivint, an equal opportunity employer, does not consider any protected traits (e.g., race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, non-job-related disability, age, or any other protected trait) when hiring—under federal, state, and local laws. We are a drug-free environment. We do not conduct pre-employment drug screening; however, we do conduct random drug testing on site.
Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by the idea of a smarter, cleaner, more connected future—and the possibilities that will bring to the world and to the 7.3 million customers we serve.
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. More information is available at www.nrg.com or www.vivint.com (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.vivint.com__;!!BJC6uDBu-zY!NC1I2-GrhnIfpMmknOyEsrTNlK1jc4_6nNZM-nqSUzWJf_uAxK7opz5sf8nU7187pUMbDNykdv7gh7l4WJ1H3HsnFbE$) . Connect with NRG and Vivint on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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 (https://www.vivint.com/company/careers) 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.
SAFETY:
Vivint enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe working environment. Each new employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. Additionally, the employee must accept they have responsibility for maintaining the safety of themselves, their co-workers, and the public. Employees must adhere to all written and verbal instructions, promptly report and correct all hazards or unsafe conditions, question non-standard operations or unmitigated hazards, and provide feedback to management on all safety issues.
If you are an active Vivint employee, please apply through Workday by searching "Find Jobs".
If you are an active Vivint employee, please apply through Workday by searching "Find Jobs".
Vivint, an equal opportunity employer, does not consider any protected traits (e.g., race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, non-job-related disability, age, or any other protected trait) when hiring—under federal, state, and local laws. We are a drug-free environment. We do not conduct pre-employment drug screening; however, we do conduct random drug testing on site.