Senior Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Components
Core
Leads a team with strategic ownership of global mechanical components (machined, stamped, and cast categories) to drive category strategy, supplier partnerships, and supply chain resilience.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (mechanical components)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships for machined, stamped, and cast components
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Mechanical components
Required skills
Strategic sourcing leadership, technical expertise in machining processes (milling, turning, grinding, metal forming, gear cutting), global category management, supplier negotiation, cost modeling, spend analysis, RFP management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in low-cost regions, navigating matrixed organizations, driving continuous improvement
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global category strategies for mechanical components; coach and mentor team members; negotiate supplier contracts and manage payment/delivery terms; lead spend analysis and cost-saving initiatives; identify and qualify strategic suppliers; prepare and oversee RFPs; analyze market conditions and availability risks; report on KPIs to stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
