Sourcing and Procurement Lead

ACCOUNTABILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ensures cost effectiveness by negotiating and purchasing product, technology related hardware, software, service contracts, and leases for all Mouser locations. Lead RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for products, hardware, software, SaaS, maintenance, and professional services. Ensure competitive analysis and bidding, fair evaluation, and decision transparency. Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Infosec on contractual risk mitigation and compliance. Ensure purchases align with company procurement policies, financial controls, and strategic objectives. Drive cost savings, value realization, and vendor consolidation where appropriate. Improves and updates contract administration by developing and maintaining processes and procedures. Makes recommendations by reviewing requirements, quotes, and invoices. Maintains all technology support and maintenance contracts to ensure appropriate coverage. Manages, audits, and advises on all Mouser technology licensing. Monitor obligations, renewals, benchmarks, performance metrics, and vendor adherence. Creates processes to manage renewal reminders and follow-up for terminations or obtain quotes for renewals. Provides feedback for process improvements, cost reduction opportunities, and compliance or governance. Works with relevant stakeholders on new technology purchases and tracking mechanisms for licensing and cloud-based products. Oversees daily work flow and projects for team. Subject matter expert for team job functions. Fosters a learning environment and mentors team members. Works with minimum supervision and makes independent judgments. Assists management with development of results oriented processes and project management. Initiates, establishes and maintains highly effective relationships with business contacts of various cultures, and at all levels. Flexible to meet the changing needs of the business and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments. Extremely confidential and trustworthy. Regular attendance at work is an essential part of the job. SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS Skill evaluation: Behavioral (80%) Strong contracting and negotiation skills, including ability to structure commercial terms and influence outcomes with senior stakeholders and suppliers. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into sourcing and contract requirements. Proficiency in contract management and sourcing tools, along with advanced Excel or data analysis capabilities to support fact‑based decisions. Cost modeling, savings tracking, benchmarking, and vendor performance analysis. Comfortable working with budgets and forecasts. Strong project management, organization, and time‑management to oversee multiple concurrent sourcing and contracting initiatives. ​Knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier relationship management, and basic legal/contract principles relevant to commercial agreements. Analytical and problem‑solving skills, including comfort with interpreting complex proposals, pricing models, and risk trade‑offs. Strong commercial acumen and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis Able to influence without authority. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Internal candidates: Minimum 1 year as a highly performing Mouser employee. External candidates: Minimum 2 years prior work experience that is relevant to the team you will lead. 6+ years experience in critical job functions of the team; can be combination of internal and external experience. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or contract management, with direct responsibility for running sourcing events and negotiating contracts. Experience in procurement and contracting for software and subscription services. Demonstrated experience managing multiple categories or projects and delivering measurable cost savings and value.