Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Electrical

At Aristocrat, our passion for excellence and innovation drives us forward. As a global leader in gaming technology and content, we focus on building an inclusive environment where employees can flourish. Our mission is to craft happiness through the power of play. We are looking for an experienced Manager Sourcing & Supplier Excellence – Electrical to join our dynamic team. You will have a key role in crafting the future of our supply chain. Your work will guarantee smooth sourcing and supplier management while supporting the success of our organization. This role offers an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with us!

What You'll Do

• Lead the sourcing and supplier capability improvement initiatives for electrical components including control modules, LED displays, wiring harnesses, power supplies, and PCBs.
• Drive cost reduction programs, value engineering proposals, and standard cost roll initiatives.
• Develop and maintain key supplier relationships, ensuring strategic alignment and collaboration.
• Coordinate and manage new product introduction processes, ensuring timely and successful implementation.
• Perform trade-off evaluations, feature assessments, and supply chain/commodity examinations to improve cost and performance.
• Ensure business continuity by focusing on supply chain resiliency and maintaining world-class standards for corporate social responsibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Finance to achieve strategic sourcing goals.
• Lead and mentor team members, encouraging a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Apply critical thinking and project management skills to support and lead procurement strategies.
• Develop and manage material procurement strategies and tools to improve cost, quality, and delivery.
• Establish and drive supplier performance expectations, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing, or supplier management experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing contract manufacturers or strategic direct material suppliers.

• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional teams and major projects with compressed timelines.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing of electronic or electromechanical components.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence key collaborators.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision making.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, cost control, and supply chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with project management and supplier development.
• An MBA or master’s degree in supply chain management, or equivalent professional experience, is a plus.
• CPSM, APICS, or PMP certification is advantageous.

About Us: Aristocrat and Aristocrat Gaming

Aristocrat is a world leader in gaming content and technology, and a top-tier publisher of free-to-play mobile games. Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness), and regulated online real-money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 7,400 employees worldwide is united by our company's mission of bringing joy to life through the power of play.

Aristocrat Gaming is a part of Aristocrat and the world’s number one premium provider of casino games, innovative technology, and customer-experience solutions. We have over 70,000 electronic game machines and 10+ creative studios, and have been ranked as the #1 top game supplier for five consecutive years. Aristocrat Gaming supports every facet of gaming floor operations from product to sales, systems, and service. Our products are renowned for innovative hardware, vivid graphics, groundbreaking mechanics, and superior performance, and our creative and technical talent is the best in the industry.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to our values of Talent Unleashed, Collective Brilliance, Good Business, Good Citizen, and It’s All About the Player. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.

Compensation Philosophy

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.

Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About Aristocrat

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (Aristocrat) is a global entertainment and content creation company powered by technology to deliver world-leading casino and mobile games. Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Aristocrat (ASX code: ALL) is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with over 7300 employees working in more than 20 locations across the globe. Aristocrat offers a diverse range of products and services including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, mobile games and online real money games, including iLottery.

Aristocrat has seven corporate functions and three reporting segments that span regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), social casino (Product Madness) and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). Our game and product portfolios collectively entertain millions of players worldwide every day.

Across our global enterprise, Aristocrat aims to create long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders by upholding our core values and producing the world’s best gaming content. Our people-first mindset prioritises the safety and wellbeing of our people. We have ambitions to be an industry leader in responsible gameplay and we invest in employees’ development and offer career pathways, so they have what they need to do their best work at Aristocrat.

Our values of Talent Unleashed, All About the Player, Collective Brilliance and Good Business, Good Citizen guide and inspire us every day. We are excited about the future of Aristocrat and united by our mission and we invite everyone to join us as we bring joy to life through the power of play!

Employment Equality Statement

Aristocrat Leisure Limited or its affiliates worldwide provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected characteristic, such as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristic, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by local, state/provincial or federal law.

If you need assistance or accommodation applying for a position, please reach out to helpdesk-recruiting@aristocrat.com.

Empowering a Sustainable Future

At Aristocrat, sustainability is embedded in our strategy, operations and the values and culture of our teams across the globe.

Our Sustainability report provides information on the progress we’ve made each year, across our four strategic sustainability pillars – Good Governance & Responsible Business, Empowering Safer Play (formerly responsible gameplay), Operational Sustainability & Climate, and People & Community.

You can read more about our progress here: https://www.aristocrat.com/sustainability/