Mgr. Global Sourcing
About The Position
The Manager of Global Sourcing bridges commodity and component sourcing strategies between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment on cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity. The role develops global sourcing strategies to secure reliable supplies of raw materials and components, including foam, plywood, and motors, while mitigating supply chain risks. The position manages strategic supplier relationships and supplier performance, and partners with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP to support new product introduction (NPI), strategic growth initiatives, and product launches. It is accountable for supplier quality and on-time delivery performance across assigned suppliers, including setting expectations, monitoring metrics, leading corrective action and recovery plans, and driving sustainable improvements. Domestic and international travel is required as needed to support supplier development, sourcing initiatives, and project execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of related work experience.
- Demonstrated sourcing experience with global suppliers, particularly in Asia and Mexico.
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs.
Responsibilities
- Bridge commodity and component sourcing strategies between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, aligning cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop global sourcing strategies for reliable raw-material and component supply while mitigating supply chain risks.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, KPI and scorecard performance management, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP to support NPI, strategic growth initiatives, and successful product launches.
- Manage supplier quality and on-time delivery performance for assigned suppliers by setting expectations, monitoring metrics, leading corrective actions and recovery plans, and resolving issues with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers for innovation and NPI projects, including contract negotiations, supplier visits, capability assessments, and onboarding.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required to support supplier development, sourcing initiatives, and project execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
