VP, Strategic Sourcing North America

TERREPOWER • Mcallen, TX

15d

About The Position

We are seeking a VP, Strategic Sourcing to drive our North America sourcing and procurement strategy. This executive will oversee supplier partnerships, cost optimization, and category management across all aftermarket product lines, ensuring quality, innovation, and sustainability. VP, Strategic Sourcing of North America will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, influencing product development, supply chain efficiency, and margin improvement while leading sourcing teams across North America and internationally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required
• 15+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, supply chain, or procurement, with at least 7+ years at a senior leadership level.
• Proven experience in the automotive aftermarket and/or remanufacturing industry is required.
• Strong record of negotiating contracts, managing multi-million-dollar spend, and delivering value on a complex supply base.
• Demonstrated ability to lead transformation, drive change, and influence at the executive level.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong financial and analytical acumen with a proven ability to link sourcing decisions to overall business outcomes.
• Experience overseeing maquiladora (IMMEX) manufacturing operations in Mexico.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.
• Must be bilingual, with Spanish strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of remanufacturing processes, core recovery programs, and reverse logistics preferred.
• Must be bilingual, with Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Develop and execute sourcing strategies across aftermarket product categories, including automotive, industrial, and sustainable energy components. Build resilient, cost-effective supply networks that align with TERREPOWER’s goals.
• Supplier Development & Negotiation: Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality standards, and on-time delivery. Negotiate complex contracts and long-term agreements with key suppliers and aftermarket distributors.
• Category & Cost Management: Implement category management frameworks to optimize spending, reduce cost of goods sold, and enhance supplier innovation. Partner with Finance and Operations to track savings, productivity, and ROI from sourcing initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to support new product introduction and aftermarket program launches. Ensure sourcing aligns with product roadmaps and customer requirements.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Lead and mentor the North American sourcing team, instilling a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance excellence. Drive organizational effectiveness and talent development within the sourcing function. Will lead our team in Reynosa, MX.

What This Job Offers

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