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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, with a strong focus on mechanical parts and tooling. Proficient in negotiation, cost modeling, and cross-functional collaboration to drive supplier performance and innovation.
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Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation ExpertiseCost ModelingDFM Analysis
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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringCategory ManagementInjection MoldingTooling DesignPolymer MaterialsProcess OptimizationSupplier Business ReviewsRisk Management3D CADElectronic Components
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementInfluencing Without AuthorityResults-DrivenTeam Player
Tools & Technologies
ERFQsE-AuctionsTotal Cost of Ownership Analysis
Industry Keywords
Global Sourcing StrategySupplier Governance FrameworksCost BreakdownMass ProductionCross-Functional Alignment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and execute the global sourcing strategy for mechanical parts and tooling
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams through the Category Focus Team
- Obtain management approval for category strategies and action plans
- Communicate sourcing strategies to internal stakeholders through meetings, training, preferred-supplier lists, and strategy statements
- Drive execution of approved strategies using action plans, ownership, and measurable KPIs
- Approve the introduction of new suppliers
- Provide quarterly reporting, risk escalation, and performance tracking
- Own end-to-end supplier relationship management for mechanical and tooling suppliers
- Define supplier segmentation and relationship models
- Establish and lead supplier governance frameworks
- Conduct Supplier Business Reviews covering cost, quality, delivery, innovation, roadmaps, capacity, and risk mitigation
- Expand supplier collaboration into innovation, customer approaches, standards bodies, and third parties
- Lead price negotiations across the mechanical category portfolio
- Participate in new product development and design-win negotiations
- Build cost models using cost breakdowns and market price data
- Apply eRFQs, e-auctions, Total Cost of Ownership analysis, cost breakdowns, and cost models
- Negotiate payment terms, Incoterms, flexibility, development funds, exclusivity, and supplier contracts
- Partner with Legal to minimize commercial and supply risks and maximize value creation
- Oversee mechanical and tooling activities from supplier selection through mass production
- Lead supplier baseline assessments and continuous improvement plans
- Drive tooling design, molding efficiency, cost optimization, productivity, speed-to-market, and on-time delivery
- Support DFM reviews, tooling validation, and execution across multiple suppliers
- Challenge designs to optimize manufacturability, cost, and quality
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement
- Strong experience managing global suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders
- Knowledge of injection molding and tooling design
- Knowledge of polymer materials and manufacturing processes
- Experience with DFM analysis, tooling development, validation, and process optimization
- Experience in stamping and die-casting is a plus
- 3D CAD knowledge is an advantage
- Proven negotiation expertise with complex supplier contracts
- Ability to build and analyze cost models and business cases
- Ability to challenge supplier pricing and internal design assumptions
- Demonstrated capability in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
- Experience driving supplier business reviews and improvement programs
- Strong risk management and issue resolution skills
- Experience in purchasing electronic materials or knowledge of electronic components is highly preferred
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence without authority in a matrix environment
- Results-driven, analytical, and proactive mindset
- Comfortable working in a multicultural, global environment
- Strong team player able to drive cross-functional alignment
- English: Mandatory
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fair wage sufficient to live with dignity
- Reasonable accommodation during the application process
- Inclusive work environment
- Career opportunities and support for equality