Procurement Sourcing Manager- Ramos Arizpe Coahuila

What will you do?

• Own the supplier base for HVAC components (coils, compressors, fan motors, controls, sheet metal, copper piping, refrigerant, electrical & electronic materials) supporting an engineer-to-order production model.
• Qualify, develop, and manage suppliers capable of delivering custom or semi-custom parts against variable, project-driven specifications.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and capacity commitments; manage supplier contracts and long-term agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality, and on-time delivery, driving corrective action when needed.

ETO Program Procurement

• Translate engineering bills of material and project-specific drawings into accurate, timely purchase orders.
• Manage procurement schedules against project milestones, protecting critical path dates for custom-engineered orders.
• Coordinate with engineering early in the quote-to-order cycle to flag long-lead items, cost drivers, and sourcing risk before design freeze.
• Support make-vs-buy analysis and design-for-procurement input on new configurations.

Cost & Supply Chain Optimization

• Lead cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives across the HVAC component base without compromising lead time or quality.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, alternate sourcing, or dual-sourcing to reduce single-source and lead-time risk.
• Track material cost trends, commodity risk, and supply market conditions relevant to HVAC inputs (steel, copper, aluminum, electronics).
• Manage inventory and expedite strategies to balance working capital against ETO delivery commitments.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with project management to communicate procurement status, risks, and mitigation plans on active orders.
• Work with quality and engineering to resolve supplier non-conformances and drive root-cause corrective actions.
• Support sales and estimating with sourcing input and lead-time data during the proposal stage.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Influencing Skills — advanced level; driving alignment and buy-in across internal teams and external partners
• Supplier Management — advanced level; building and maintaining strategic relationships that deliver value and reliability
• Procurement Strategy — intermediate level; designing sourcing approaches that balance cost, quality, and risk
• Contract Management — intermediate level; negotiating terms that protect the business and support operational goals
• Cost Analysis — intermediate level; identifying savings opportunities through financial and spend data review
• People Management — intermediate level; coaching and directing team members to achieve procurement objectives
• Strategic Thinking — intermediate level; aligning procurement decisions with long-term business priorities
• Sustainable Procurement — intermediate level; integrating environmental and social responsibility into sourcing practices

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Proven leadership ability with a track record of building and motivating effective teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for tackling complex procurement challenges
• Collaborative approach with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Confidence making independent decisions that impact costs, operations, and strategic outcomes

What's in it for me?

• Own procurement strategy for a technically complex, custom-engineered product line.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, project management, and manufacturing on high-visibility projects.
• Shape supplier strategy and cost performance for a growing ETO business.
• Join a team that values technical expertise and supports your professional development.

Requirements

• Able to work onsite in Ramos Arizpe
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. MBA is advantage.
• Advanced english level
• 10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, including experience in an engineer-to-order or make-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HVAC equipment, components, and terminology (Chillers, Fan Wall, coils, compressors, controls).
• Demonstrated experience reading BOMs, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to support sourcing decisions.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier contracts and performance.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and procurement scheduling in a project-based environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple concurrent custom orders.
• Familiarity with commodity markets relevant to HVAC manufacturing (steel, copper, aluminum, electronic components).
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, with experience working alongside engineering, quality, and project management teams.

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