Global APD Sourcing Lead for NPI Programs

Donaldson Company; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company seeks an ambitious Technical Sourcing Manager in Aguascalientes, MX, to lead APD procurement and supplier industrialization for high‑impact NPI programs across US and Mexico plants. You will drive cross‑functional alignment, cost avoidance, and tooling/qualification milestones.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, 3+ years in sourcing, and fluency in English. Travel up to 20% is expected as projects advance internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years in professional sourcing or APQP/APD in manufacturing.
• Ability to read 2D/3D drawings and understand manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end APD sourcing deliverables for NPI programs.
• Scout and select suppliers aligning with category strategies.
• Prepare RFQ packages with BOM, pricing, and tooling costs.
• Lead tooling quotes, negotiations, and PO releases.
• Coordinate supplier part qualification and sPPAP submissions.

Skills

Sourcing

APQP/APD knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

English fluency

CAD reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related

Tools

Oracle

SAP

PLM (Aras Innovator)

Job description

Donaldson Company seeks an ambitious Technical Sourcing Manager in Aguascalientes, MX, to lead APD procurement and supplier industrialization for high‑impact NPI programs across US and Mexico plants. You will drive cross‑functional alignment, cost avoidance, and tooling/qualification milestones.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, 3+ years in sourcing, and fluency in English. Travel up to 20% is expected as projects advance internationally.