Sourcing Manager will be responsible for
- Develop and implement an effective Sourcing strategy in line with supply chain / business strategy
- Develop & execute strategic sourcing partnerships to deliver on cost reduction, spend consolidation, improved DPO, Inventory and improved quality
- Support execution of regional & global strategies in region (negotiation, coordination)
- Develop and execute VA/VE opportunities
- work with R&D and Engineering
- Develop and execute make/buy decisions.
- Partner with suppliers and factory to improve OTD / reduce lead time to market
- Analyze right market trends and take required actions and influence decision making in factory
- Evaluate best global sourcing options and develop alternate sources for at least 50% + items to drive cost and availability improvement
- Support factories to overcome short, mid, long term sourcing constraints
- Work on sourcing saving projects and work with stake holders to continuously improve high impact savings pipeline
- Put in place consistent KPI, metrics and improvement action plans across factories
- Understand and effectively communicate to internal / external stakeholders within global business trends & drivers (technological, market dynamics & business footprints)
- Segment and define supply base to support trends and drivers
- knowledge of supply market trends and characteristics (e.g., associations, trade publications and indexes, etc.)
- Utilize commodity expertise and Commodity strategies to create/update Business Plans and Strategic Plan Metrics: incl. Cost reduction, interim negotiations, BCC objectives, supplier performance objectives, advanced technology drivers
- Develop Supplier Partnerships/Strategic Alliances as necessary to support/enhance commodities strategies
- Drive supplier approval process
- Manage/drive commodity review of projects for all relevant commodity activities
- Manage/drive supply base consolidation and rationalization to increase negotiation leverage and efficiency
- Drive cash flow improvements initiatives (payment terms negotiations, consignment stock agreements, stock level rationalization, shortening LT, etc.)
- Manage supplier contracts and Coordinate with legal team to ensure contractual obligations minimize risk to the Company
- Travel to suppliers and other facilities as required for this position - Travelling 30% to 40% of the Time
Language Capabilities
- Fluent English and Spanish required
Education Requirements
- BS Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgical)
- MBA and/or technical masters preferred
Technical Requirements
- Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
Experience Requirements
- Required min 7-10 years experience in sourcing or supply-chain roles in manufacturing-related industries, from welding or E&E industry will be preferred
- Experience in strategy, finance, and/or project/program management desired
- Ability to read prints/drawing/specifications along with technical specifications.
- Previous experience with Electrical/Electronics
Mobility & Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel as needed
**Skills**:
- Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to function as team player.
- Strong communication skills, self-motivated, self-starter and ability to multitask
Salary and benefits
- $70,000 - $85,000 MXN
- Aguinaldo 30 días
- Fondo de Ahorro 13% (con un tope legal de $3,752.00 MXN)
- Vacaciones 12 días el primer año.
- Prima Vacacional 44%
- Tarjeta de vales de Despensa 10% del salario mensual (con tope legal de $3,112.00 MXN)
- Bono anual de desempeño 10%
- Seguro de vida 24 meses de sueldo nominal por muerte natural, accidental o invalidez total y permanente.
- Seguro de Gastos Médicos Mayores Para el empleado y familia directa: conyugue e hijos.
Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo
Salario: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 al mes
Horario:
- Diurno
- Lunes a viernes
Prestaciones:
- Seguro de gastos médicos mayores
- Seguro de vida
- Teléfono de la empresa
- Vales de despensa
Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial
