Sourcing & Supplier Development Engineer

Description

Our client represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and Society to Rise™.

They are a USD 6 billion company with 163,000+ professionals across 90 countries, helping 1279 global customers, including Fortune 500 companies. They focus on leveraging next-generation technologies, including 5G, Blockchain, Metaverse, Quantum Computing, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and more, on enabling end-to-end digital transformation for global customers.

Our client is one of the fastest-growing brands and among the top 7 IT service providers globally. Our client has consistently emerged as a leader in sustainability and is recognized amongst the ‘2021 Global 100 Most sustainable corporations in the World by Corporate Knights. 

We are currently searching for a Sourcing & Supplier Development Engineer:

Responsibilities:

• Develop and qualify suppliers for commodities such as heavy weldments, sheet metal fabrication, casting, forging, plastic, and electrical components.
• Manage sourcing activities for NPI (New Product Introduction) and pilot projects, ensuring supplier qualification and alternative source development.
• Analyze supplier quotations, conduct cost negotiations, and identify optimal sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong industry connections, particularly within the US/Mexico supplier market.
• Overcome challenges in NPI and alternative supplier development through problem-solving and dynamic engagement.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in supplier development and sourcing, preferably in the Automotive, EV, or Commercial Vehicle OEM sectors.
• Strong knowledge of supplier shortlisting, qualification, onboarding, and PPAP/FAI documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand manufacturing processes & inspection methods.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

Desired:

• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Languages

• Advanced Oral English.
• Native Spanish.

Note:

• Fully remote

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