Sourcing Engineer
About The Position
Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive, commercial truck, and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co., Ltd., Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California, Michigan, and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company, we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers, hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and autonomous driving sectors. Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of sourcing, purchasing, commodity management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required.
- Experience with RFQs, supplier negotiations, sourcing projects, and supplier relationship management.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
Responsibilities
- Issue and manage purchase orders for North American production plants.
- Monitor supplier order acknowledgements and delivery commitments.
- Lead sourcing activities and RFQ management for the Houston manufacturing plant.
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and risk considerations.
- Support Commodity PMO activities including project tracking, sourcing timelines, supplier onboarding, and reporting.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
- Support cost reduction, productivity, and supplier development initiatives.
- Analyze supplier quotations and support commercial negotiations.
- Maintain sourcing documentation, KPI reporting, and supplier performance data.
- Assist with supply chain risk mitigation and business continuity planning.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
