Global Sourcing Specialist-Senior

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• $70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience.
  • Proven experience in developing and managing supplier relationships globally.
  • Hands-on experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison between Asia suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations.
  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for components and raw materials.
  • Evaluate and onboard new suppliers; manage supply chain risks actively.
  • Manage supplier performance using KPIs and scorecards for improvement.
  • Partner with teams across Product Development and Manufacturing for new product introduction.
  • Collaborate to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
  • Monitor global market trends to anticipate risks and ensure supply continuity.
  • Support inventory optimization by working closely with Purchasing and SIOP teams.

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities for domestic and international supplier relationship building.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in strategic growth initiatives; influence product development.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

As a Senior Global Sourcing Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products are supported by a resilient, high-performing supply base. Key responsibilities include:

  • Serve as the primary liaison between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, aligning sourcing strategies around cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for components and raw materials that support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while proactively managing supply chain risks and market changes.
  • Manage supplier performance reviews using KPIs and scorecards to drive improvements in quality, delivery, service, and total cost of ownership.
  • Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP teams to support new product introductions (NPI) and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering projects, and process improvements.
  • Monitor global market trends, commodity movements, and supply chain developments to anticipate risks and maintain continuity of supply.
  • Support inventory optimization and service-level goals through collaboration with Purchasing and SIOP teams.
  • Travel domestically and internationally to strengthen supplier relationships, support sourcing initiatives, and drive project success.


What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience.
  • Experience developing and managing supplier relationships in a global sourcing environment.
  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing, furniture, consumer products, or durable goods industries.
  • Knowledge of supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
  • Familiarity with ERP, planning, and supply chain management systems.
  • Experience leading cost-reduction, value engineering, or supplier development initiatives.
  • Ability to analyze market trends and develop sourcing strategies that improve business performance.


If you're a highly motivated strategic sourcing professional who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges and driving meaningful results, we'd love to hear from you.

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