Sourcing Engineer – Electronics and RF Categories

About the role

Saab is looking for a Sourcing Engineer for its Tampere site, within the Sourcing and Production team. The role secures supply of technically demanding electronic components and modules used in advanced electronic warfare systems, working with engineering teams and global suppliers. Occasional domestic and international travel to supplier sites, Saab locations and industry events is expected, around 10-20% of working time.

Key responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for assigned sourcing categories across the product lifecycle, supporting projects and production
• Assess the competitiveness, capability, capacity and risk profile of the supplier portfolio
• Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships with internal stakeholders
• Lead sourcing activities: RFQs, quotation evaluation, commercial negotiations and supplier agreements
• Monitor market trends, availability, lead times, pricing and obsolescence risks
• Drive cost-efficiency, supplier development and supply-chain resilience
• Ensure compliance with Saab's sourcing strategy and policies

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain Management or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supplier management
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Excellent written and spoken Finnish and English
• Preferred: experience sourcing electronic components such as FPGAs, RF components, RF modules or GNSS/INS modules, and knowledge of the electronics-component market
• Preferred: ERP experience (e.g. IFS), AI-powered sourcing tools, and experience in electronics, aerospace or defence

Required skills

• Analyse sourcing, supplier or commercial data in Excel or similar tools
• Technical understanding of electronics, RF technologies or embedded systems

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely 2-3 days per week after the initial onboarding period
• Lunch benefit, exercise and culture benefit, leisure-time accident insurance and employee share matching
• Public transport or parking support for commuting
• Ongoing training and development

The role involves defence-related tasks, so a drug test and approved security clearance under the Finnish Security Clearance Act are required. Applications with a salary request are submitted via the Saab Career System by 25 October 2026.