Job Overview

Executes defined sourcing and procurement activities while contributing to cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, and risk mitigation initiatives. Applies data-driven analysis to support sourcing decisions and category strategies.

Job Requirements

• Analyzing supplier performance, pricing, and spend data to identify savings and risk opportunities.
• Identifying cost drivers and supply risks and recommending mitigation actions.
• Supporting sourcing initiatives by preparing RFQs, analyzing bids, and documenting sourcing recommendations.
• Tracking supplier KPIs related to cost, quality, delivery, and lead time.
• Supporting supplier negotiations and contract administration activities.
• Collaborating with supply chain and operations to support continuity of supply.

What your background should look like

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of suppliers focused on performance improvement and capability growth.
• Analyze supplier challenges related to quality, delivery, manufacturing processes, capacity, and operational performance.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Coach suppliers on continuous improvement practices and sustainable performance enhancement.
• Support supplier qualification, capability assessments, and risk evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, audits, and improvement plans.
• Support supplier quoting activities, commercial discussions, and negotiations.
• Conduct onsite supplier visits across Mexico and the United States to evaluate operations and facilitate improvement initiatives.
• Build strong business relationships with supplier leadership teams and key stakeholders.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, International Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing environments and supplier-facing roles.
• Experience in supplier development, supplier quality, sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively within Mexico and the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100, PPAP, APQP, supplier development, or supplier quality processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as machining, stamping, molding, or related production environments.
• Knowledge of supplier assessment methodologies, FMEA, Value Stream Mapping, and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Passion for the aerospace industry and a self-driven, continuous improvement mindset.

Competencies

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Inclusion
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Self-driven
• Self-motivation and ownership
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Customer and supplier relationship management
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions

Competencies