Duration-6 month Coontract
Overview:
As a Technical Sourcing Manager, you will serve as a key subject matter expert for capital equipment/Spare Parts and Services sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management. You will own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle - from supplier identification and RFQ execution through contract award and delivery - for high-value equipment, automation systems, tooling, and more. You will partner closely with partner teams across the organization to ensure material readiness and targets are met.
- Develop sourcing frameworks, standard operating procedures, and operating mechanisms that scale with the organization - supporting and mentoring sourcing managers and buyers through technical guidance.
- Establish and manage supplier performance programs, including scorecards, SLAs, and regular business reviews. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual-sourcing strategies, should-cost models, and contingency planning.
- Own budgets with cost controls, variance tracking, and change management governance. Support material planning, inventory strategy, and spare parts availability.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives with demonstrated results.
- Align equipment/Parts procurement timelines with site milestones and schedules in close partnership with cross-functional teams across the organization. Serve as a procurement subject matter expert in cross-functional planning forums. Influence leadership on strategic direction and investment decisions related to the supply chain.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in an industrial automation, or similar technical environment
- Experience managing CAPEX/MRO/NPI procurement programs and vendor portfolios for complex environments, including equipment, automation, and tooling
- Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors for agreements of significant value
- Experience developing sourcing strategies, procurement frameworks, or standard operating procedures
- Technical background or demonstrated experience in automation or new product introduction
Preferred qualifications
- MBA, or Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- Experience in automation, semiconductors, high-tech, or similar industries
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certifications
- Experience managing budgets with demonstrated cost optimization results
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a technical product development environment
Years of prior experience required to qualify:
4 MUST Have Skills
- Strategic Sourcing, Negotiations, Supplier Management
- Experience in the Manufacturing and Supply Chain industry
- NPI (New Product Innovation) Sourcing Experience
- Expert-level Excel and project management skills
Nice to Haves
- MBA, or Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
- Experience in automation, semiconductors, high-tech, or similar industries
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
- Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certifications
- Experience managing budgets with demonstrated cost optimization results
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a technical product development environment
About US Tech Solutions: US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit
www.ustechsolutions.com .US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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