Sourcing Manager F/M
Core
Lead strategic sourcing for direct material spend categories including carbon and specialty fibers and fabrics to optimize TCO, ensure supply security, and mitigate risk for Hexcel's EU region.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and multi-sourcing plans for high-performance composite materials
Domain
Aerospace and automotive composites manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, risk management, category strategy development, cost analysis, supplier relationship management, change management, supplier quality support, make vs buy analysis
Preferred skills
aerospace or automotive industry experience, lean/continuous improvement training, supplier audit experience, technical background in fibers and fabric reinforcements
Technologies
CIPS certification
Responsibilities
Develop and execute robust category strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier KPIs, define risk management strategies, introduce new products/sources, manage supplier relationships, maintain preferred supplier lists, support supplier quality improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
