Director of Sourcing

We are looking for an experienced Director of Sourcing to shape and execute a global procurement strategy for critical manufacturing categories in Carrollton, Texas. This leader will strengthen supplier partnerships, improve cost and quality performance, and help ensure a resilient supply base that supports product launches and production demand. The role works closely with engineering, operations, quality, finance, planning, and procurement teams to align sourcing decisions with business goals.

Responsibilities:
• Create and drive worldwide sourcing plans for major manufacturing categories, including metal components, molded parts, electronic assemblies, PCBAs, and outsourced production.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and oversee suppliers across international regions to build a dependable and competitive supply network.
• Direct competitive bid activity, lead commercial negotiations, and finalize supplier awards that deliver value, quality, and capacity alignment.
• Collaborate with engineering and related stakeholders early in development to select practical, cost-efficient manufacturing solutions.
• Assess supplier operations by reviewing technical capability, process control, tooling readiness, quality standards, and production scalability.
• Strengthen supply continuity by developing dual-source strategies, regional sourcing approaches, and mitigation plans for potential disruptions.
• Support procurement efforts for custom fabricated parts and complex electronic components required for ongoing production and new product needs.
• Establish consistent sourcing methods and governance across global teams to improve decision-making and execution.
• Provide market intelligence, supplier performance insight, and strategic recommendations to support business planning and leadership decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, operations, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing global sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships across multiple international markets.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing categories such as sheet metal, plastics, electronics, PCBAs, electromechanical assemblies, and contract manufacturing.
• Familiarity with production methods including fabrication, machining, injection molding, tooling, cable assembly, and final product assembly.
• Proven ability to negotiate supplier agreements and deliver measurable cost reductions and performance improvements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.
• Experience using ERP or MRP systems; Epicor knowledge is preferred.

Compensation

$140,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

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