Technical Sourcing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for mechanical and custom-engineered components.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage suppliers to achieve quality, cost, delivery, and capacity objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, contracts, lead times, and commercial agreements.
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and supplier performance reviews.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and NPI teams to support business and production requirements.
• Review technical drawings and specifications to support supplier selection, cost analysis, and feasibility assessments.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through effective sourcing and supplier management strategies.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance through key cost, quality, and delivery metrics.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related discipline.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or technical procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of precision machined components, sheet metal, fabricated assemblies, and related manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.