Sourcing Manager (Mechanical Focused)
Core
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities (sheet metal, plastics, die casting, machining) to ensure cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity for automotive and industrial clients.
Role type
Senior IC sourcing manager (mechanical focus)
Builds
Competitive supply solutions for new product introductions and ongoing production
Domain
Manufacturing / Automotive supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier selection and qualification, cost modeling and should-cost analysis, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, APQP/PPAP knowledge, metal manufacturing process expertise, global supplier management
Preferred skills
MBA, advanced English (C2), experience with progressive dies and tooling
Technologies
ERP and procurement systems
Responsibilities
Lead RFQ/RFP processes and supplier selection, conduct market analysis and trend identification, drive cost reduction and VA/VE initiatives, manage supplier performance and development, support NPI transitions and launch schedules, negotiate commercial agreements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
