Sourcing and Procurement Lead

Mouser Electronics

Sourcing and Procurement Lead negotiating contracts for technology related purchases at Mouser Electronics. Responsible for aligning purchases with procurement policies and strategic objectives.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeMansfield • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1 year as a highly performing Mouser employee (for internal candidates)
Minimum 2 years prior relevant work experience (for external candidates)
6+ years experience in critical job functions of the team
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
Experience in procurement and contracting for software and subscription services
Demonstrated experience managing multiple categories or projects and delivering measurable cost savings and value

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Business casual dress environment
State-of-the-art facility
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementstrategic sourcingcontract managementcost analysisvendor managementRFPsRFIsRFQscontract administrationcloud-based products

Soft Skills

negotiationindependent judgmentrelationship buildingmentoringflexibilityconfidentialityprocess improvementteam leadershipcommunicationproblem solving