Senior Sourcing Program Leader

OmniOn Power•Plano, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Program Leader drives sourcing initiatives that improve material availability, cost efficiency, and supply continuity for key corporate customer engagements. The role requires expertise in Design for Sourcing, Build-to-Print, and New Product Introduction (NPI), with a foundation in procurement, engineering, and global supply chain operations. The leader engages critical suppliers and aligns sourcing strategies with business priorities to deliver measurable results across global programs. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including Commodity and Plant Sourcing and Operations, to develop project plans, monitor progress, report status, address roadblocks, and escalate issues. It identifies gaps, implements countermeasures, establishes a regular operating rhythm around supplier improvements, and aligns strategies across Operations, Engineering, Product Management, Customer Service, and Sourcing to ensure supply continuity. The position reports to the Global Sourcing Leader and is based in Plano, Texas or Matamoros, Mexico. Travel to domestic and international supplier sites is approximately 15%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Sourcing, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in global sourcing and operations manufacturing environments.
At least 3 years of direct experience working with a global supply base in electronics.
Project management experience establishing Gantt charts, timelines, and schedules for process improvements and qualifications.
Knowledge of sourcing qualification processes, materials and fulfillment standard work, and materials operations.
Fluent English communication skills, both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Experience interfacing with strategic suppliers and managing supplier relationships at the executive level.
Experience with RPA and AI tools.
Strong leadership in engaging suppliers and peers to achieve common goals.
Ability to develop strategy and drive execution in a matrix environment.
Demonstrated business orientation and inspirational leadership, with a collaborative mindset across multiple business units and cultures.
High energy, goal-oriented, and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing and procurement programs focused on material availability and cost efficiency for strategic customer initiatives.
Drive early supplier engagement in Design for Sourcing and Build-to-Print programs to support manufacturability, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
Partner with Engineering and Product Management on NPI readiness, supplier qualification, and ramp-up planning.
Develop and execute project plans using standard work and cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely implementation.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve supply constraints and improve performance.
Align sourcing strategies with business objectives and ensure supplier selection meets quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
Monitor and report sourcing KPIs, including supplier risk, quality, delivery performance, and cost savings.
Lead supplier development and process optimization to increase throughput, capacity, and reliability.
Identify and mitigate supply risks proactively, adjusting priorities as business needs evolve.
Engage directly with critical suppliers to resolve material availability issues and align with program timelines.
Collaborate with Commodity and Plant Sourcing teams to streamline supplier portfolios and reduce chronic shortages.
Forecast and report sourcing financial metrics, contributing to business productivity and margin improvement.
Travel to domestic and international supplier sites (approximately 15%) to support supplier development and issue resolution.
Perform other reasonable duties as directed by line management.
Collaborate with global teams and management, including in night, early morning, or weekend meetings as necessary.