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. 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 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.
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