Sr. Sourcing Agent
Core
Develop, maintain, and execute sourcing strategies by building strong relationships with preferred suppliers and facilitating decision-making on New Product Development projects.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Agent
Builds
New Product Development programs and product launches
Domain
Automotive supply chain
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost reduction analysis, supplier assessment, KPI monitoring, industry trend analysis
Preferred skills
ERP handling, cross-functional collaboration, supplier quality improvement coordination
Technologies
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies, facilitate decision-making on New Product Development, manage productivity project roadmaps, identify and select sources for new programs, assess supplier requirements and capacities, negotiate supplier contractual agreements, review industry trade publications, work with Supplier Quality Engineering on quality improvement plans, monitor supplier scorecards and KPIs, maintain confidentiality of company information, attend educational workshops and professional societies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
