Summary: Seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead regional procurement, develop local teams, implement sourcing strategies, and drive cost reduction initiatives within a global manufacturing organization. Highlights: 1. Lead and develop local purchasing teams 2. Drive cost reduction initiatives and savings projects 3. Opportunity within a global manufacturing organization The role includes authority to **coordinate directly with suppliers regarding material specifications, delivery schedules, and supply commitments** related to production materials, new projects, tooling, or manufacturing equipment. Position Responsibilities The Sourcing Manager represents the **regional procurement function** and is responsible for: * Leading, motivating, and developing the **local purchasing team** * Collaborating closely with **plant leadership and global sourcing teams** * Acting as the **primary contact for purchasing matters within the local organization** * Implementing regional **sourcing strategies, commodity strategies, and procurement processes** * Supporting **contract and price negotiations** in coordination with global commodity management * Driving **cost reduction initiatives and savings projects** * Ensuring **accuracy and integrity of procurement\-related reporting** * Guaranteeing **supply continuity** for production materials, indirect materials, and services * Managing **supplier escalation and supply chain bottlenecks** * Supporting **new project launches and engineering changes** * Continuously evaluating the **local supplier base**, identifying localization opportunities and market risks * Ensuring compliance with **procurement policies and continuous improvement of purchasing processes** Admission ProfileEducation Bachelor’s degree in: * Industrial Engineering * Business Administration * Supply Chain Management * Manufacturing or related fields Knowledge * Automotive standards (IATF 16949\) * ISO 14001 * Corporate Social Responsibility standards * Business English * Negotiation and strategic sourcing * APQP and launch management * Advanced cost analysis and benchmarking * Decision\-making and leadership Experience Minimum experience: 4 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles within the automotive industry. Preferred experience: 5\+ years in **managerial or leadership roles in purchasing or sourcing**. Key Technical Skills * APQP * SAP (MM module) * Product lifecycle management systems * Structured problem solving * Automotive Core Tools * Knowledge of product technical specifications Key Performance Indicators * Supplier performance ratings * Raw material cost vs. sales * Cost savings and procurement efficiencies * Purchase order and requisition efficiency * Supplier documentation management * Savings as percentage of total purchasing spend Organizational Responsibilities The position actively supports compliance with: Occupational Health \& Safety Management Systems Ensuring safe working conditions and promoting preventive and corrective actions that contribute to workplace safety. Environmental Management Systems Promoting sustainability practices and supporting environmental protection initiatives in compliance with legal requirements and internal policies. Responsible Business Practices Ensuring that decisions consider the impact on employees, suppliers, stakeholders, communities, and the environment. Soft Skills * Adaptability and flexibility * Self\-learning mindset * Decision\-making autonomy * Analytical thinking * Results orientation * Internal customer focus * Stress management * Team collaboration * Written and verbal communication * Priority setting * Self\-control * Initiative * Leadership * Negotiation and persuasion * Planning and organization Confidential Recruitment Process This position is part of a **confidential recruitment process** conducted on behalf of a **global Plastic manufacturing organization**. Additional details about the company will be shared with candidates during the selection process. Tipo de puesto: Tiempo completo Sueldo: $60,000\.00 \- $80,000\.00 al mes Beneficios: * Ayuda o servicio de transporte * Servicio de comedor Lugar de trabajo: Empleo presencial