Aaron Strandberg
Director, Global Sourcing | Electronics & Semiconductor Supply Chain Strategy | Procurement Transformation
- Role
- Sr Global Commodity Manager High-end Semiconductor, Memory, & Discrete at Plexus Corp.
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aaron Strandberg
An accomplished Product & Business Development Executive, I have progressiveand successful experience in product procurement, pricing, estimating, andnegotiating to maximize revenue generation. As an expert relationshipmanager, I have a keen acumen for nurturing relationships with suppliers,stakeholders, and customers. My specialized expertise in negotiating long-term contracts for new products or services has allowed me to to attainlowest cost, highest quality, and on-time delivery. I am an influentialleader skilled in building, developing, and motivating high producing teamsto achieve quality outcomes.Areas of my expertise include, but are not limited to, the following:· Marketing Strategy· Supplier Negotiations· Team Leadership & Development· Sourcing Procurement & Operations· Continuous Improvement· Cost Improvement Measures· Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy· Vendor & Stakeholder Management· Business Development· Cross-functional Collaboration· Customer Relationships· Sales Leadership & SupportTo discuss how I can be an asset to your company, please contact me directlyat a••••••••@gmail.com.
Experience
Sr Global Commodity Manager High-end Semiconductor, Memory, & Discrete
Apr 2023 — Present · US
Strategic leader for a global semiconductor category with over $500M in annual spend. I drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction and supply chain resilience across international manufacturing sites.Global Category Strategy: Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align technical requirements with commercial goals across a matrixed, global environment.Supplier Performance: Lead Executive Business Reviews and manage relationships with Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs) and Preferred Distribution Suppliers (PDS).Risk Mitigation: Implement dual-sourcing and market intelligence strategies to secure supply continuity in volatile markets.Cost Optimization: Champion initiatives that lower TCO while maintaining high quality and service levels for critical electronic components.
Education
Northland Community and Technical College
Associate’s Degree, Electronics Technology - Automated Systems
2015 — 2017
Bemidji State University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Finance
2015
Skills
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Account Management
- Product Development
- Process Improvement
- Competitive Analysis
- Product Management
- Business Development
- International Sales
- Team Building
- Strategic Planning
- Semiconductors
- Negotiation
- New Business Development
- Pricing
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