Resumen: Is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure the availability of materials, components, and services required by manufacturing operations. Responsabilidades:
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Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with business objectives, production requirements, and supply chain strategies.
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Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop local and international suppliers based on cost, quality, capacity, technology, delivery performance, and financial stability.
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Lead RFQ, RFP, and supplier bidding processes, including technical and commercial evaluations.
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Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, tooling costs, freight conditions, and commercial agreements.
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Develop and implement cost-reduction and cost-avoidance initiatives to support annual savings targets.
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Conduct cost analysis, price benchmarking, market analysis, and supplier comparisons to identify sourcing opportunities.
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Support supplier localization and dual-sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain risk, transportation costs, and lead times.
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Monitor supplier performance through KPIs related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service, and Responsiveness.
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Coordinate supplier development and corrective action plans when performance does not meet established expectations.
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Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans to ensure continuity of manufacturing operations.
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Partner with Engineering and Quality teams during new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier qualifications, and material substitutions.
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Support make-versus-buy analysis and sourcing decisions for new and existing products.
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Participate in supplier business reviews and lead commercial discussions with strategic suppliers.
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Analyze commodity and market trends to anticipate price fluctuations, shortages, capacity constraints, and potential supply disruptions.
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Maintain accurate purchasing and sourcing information within the company's ERP/MRP systems.
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Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, contractual requirements, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
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Provide sourcing reports, savings tracking, supplier performance information, and project status updates to management.
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Coordinate multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while meeting cost, quality, and implementation deadlines.
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
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5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, Commodity Management, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing or maquiladora environment.
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Experience working with metalworking, sheet metal, fabricated components, electrical components, plastics, packaging, raw materials, or industrial services is highly desirable.
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Strong experience in supplier negotiations and cost reduction projects.
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Experience managing local, U.S., and international suppliers.
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Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
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Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI knowledge is desirable.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
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Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier-management skills.
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Advanced English proficiency required for communication and negotiations with international suppliers and corporate teams.
The ideal candidate should have knowledge or experience in:
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Strategic Sourcing
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Supplier Development
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Supplier Negotiation
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RFQ / RFP Processes
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Cost Reduction & Cost Avoidance
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Cost Breakdown Analysis
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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
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Supplier Performance Management
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Commodity Management
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Contract Negotiation
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Supply Risk Management
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Supplier Localization
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Dual Sourcing
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Inventory & Lead-Time Optimization
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MRP / ERP Systems
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New Product Introduction (NPI)
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Engineering Change Management
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Manufacturing Processes
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Supply Chain KPIs
