Technical Sourcing Manager
Core
Lead strategic sourcing, supplier industrialization, and cross-functional new product introductions for high-impact programs supporting US and Mexico manufacturing plants.
Role type
Senior Technical Sourcing Manager (Strategic Sourcing & Industrialization)
Builds
Competitive, high-quality supply chains for core commodities (Plastics, Castings, Stampings, Machining, Rubber) across APD launches.
Domain
Manufacturing / Automotive / Industrial Engineering
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier scouting & selection, RFQ & costing execution, tooling & industrialization management, sPPAP quality coordination, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, Best Cost Country (BCC) sourcing, commercial negotiation, project transition & handover (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR-27840-technical-sourcing-manager-at-donaldson)
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
Oracle, SAP, PLM platforms (e.g., Aras Innovator), MS Office (Advanced Excel), 2D/3D CAD
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end strategic procurement deliverables within APD phase gates; Scout, assess, benchmark, and select capable suppliers; Prepare and execute comprehensive RFQ packages; Lead tooling quotations, commercial negotiations, and PO releases; Coordinate supplier part qualification and sPPAP submissions; Act as primary procurement interface for project stakeholders; Identify and develop competitive BCC supplier alternatives; Deliver measurable project cost avoidance and secure sourcing agreements; Ensure seamless operational handoff of NPI projects to Plant Buyers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
