Sourcing Specialist
About the role
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Within Light & Wonder, Strategic Sourcing operates as a sub-function of the Global operations.
The Strategic Sourcing group is a small, high functioning team focused on setting the strategy for the front-end of the supply chain. The Strategic Sourcing group determines the supply strategy, selects supply partners, negotiates commercial terms, and coordinates supplier interactions and supplier management. The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for identifying and leading projects designed to improve the Light & Wonder supply chain on electronics components.
These projects will drive cost reduction, margin improvement, reduce lead-time, improve quality, and mitigate supply risk. These projects are transformational in nature and require strategic thinking, effective problem solving, and an ability to influence diverse teams. A successful candidate will be data driven and cross-functionally minded.
What you'll do
- The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for identifying and leading projects designed to improve the Light & Wonder supply chain on electronics components.
- Support supplier development using supplier scorecards, quarterly supplier business reviews, “preferred supplier” programs, etc.
- Experienced with category management and multi-step strategic sourcing processes in a range of categories.
- Excellent problem solving skills – able to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement and assesses viable solutions.
- Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players.
What you'll bring
- 3+ years experience in sourcing, supply chain or related fields.
- With an emphasis in direct material strategic sourcing.
- Experienced with category management and multi-step strategic sourcing processes in a range of categories.
- Experience with leveraged agreements, multi-year contracts.
- Highly results-oriented and focused on business priorities with a successful record of accomplishments.
- Excellent problem solving skills – able to identify problems and/or opportunities for improvement and assesses viable solutions.
- Develop and execute comprehensive action plans.
- Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments concurrently, including ability to assess and manage priorities.
- Effective communications skills, particularly the ability to communicate technical expertise.
Benefits
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About the employer
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Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games.
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