Senior Sourcing Manager

YINLUN TDI LLC • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Yinlun TDI LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Manager to lead supplier development, strategic sourcing, and project purchasing activities supporting manufacturing operations across North America. The role focuses on developing and qualifying suppliers, improving supplier quality and performance, driving cost reductions, and ensuring supplier readiness for new product launches and ongoing production. The manager will collaborate with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams, coordinating supplier development across the United States and Mexico while aligning with global headquarters and sourcing strategies.

The position is based on-site in Houston, Texas, and requires approximately 25% domestic or international travel. Yinlun TDI LLC provides advanced thermal management solutions and manufactures heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, procurement, supplier quality, or project purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in supplier identification, evaluation, qualification, development, and performance management.
• Hands-on experience with direct material sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and sourcing strategy development.
• Working knowledge of supplier quality management, including APQP, PPAP, supplier audits, corrective actions, and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Experience supporting new product launches, NPI, or project purchasing activities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with SQE, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or managing sourcing and supplier development teams.
• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing supply chains and supplier development processes.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, cost structures, and quality performance.
• Knowledge of cost reduction methodologies, should-cost analysis, and supplier risk management.
• Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and sourcing or procurement tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multinational manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in automotive manufacturing, automotive components, or Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive suppliers.
• Experience working in multinational manufacturing organizations.
• Mandarin Chinese and/or Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or Tier 2 suppliers.
• Experience with SQE, supplier development engineering (SDE), or supplier quality management.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, 8D problem-solving, and supplier corrective action processes.
• Experience with direct material sourcing, supplier localization, cost reduction, and new product launches.
• Experience working with suppliers and manufacturing operations in the United States, Mexico, and China.
• Previous team leadership or people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier development strategies for automotive manufacturing operations, cost reduction, and supplier localization.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers for direct materials, components, and manufacturing-related products.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, cost analysis, contract negotiations, and sourcing decisions.
• Work with SQE and Quality teams on supplier qualification, audits, quality improvement, and corrective actions.
• Support APQP, PPAP, supplier readiness assessments, and new product introduction activities.
• Manage project purchasing, including supplier selection, sourcing timelines, cost targets, and supplier readiness for new product launches.
• Monitor supplier KPIs, scorecards, quality metrics, delivery performance, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement programs to strengthen supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, and operational performance.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Purchasing teams to resolve supplier-related technical, quality, capacity, and production issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers.
• Support supplier localization, dual sourcing, and supply risk mitigation to improve supply continuity and competitiveness.
• Coordinate sourcing and supplier development activities across the United States and Mexico in alignment with global sourcing strategies and headquarters.
• Lead and support cross-functional sourcing projects and promote collaboration among supplier development, strategic sourcing, and project purchasing teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays.
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, global environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior