Mechanical Sourcing Lead, Global Commodities

Flex; Guadalajara; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Life & Medical insurance

Christmas Bonus

Food Coupons

Saving Fund

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Sourcing Manager (Mechanical Focused) based at Guadalajara, North Campus. You will lead global sourcing for metals and plastics, drive RFQ/RFP, negotiate contracts, and collaborate across engineering, quality, and program management to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires senior mechanical experience, global supplier management, and strong APQP/PPAP and automotive quality exposure. English proficiency is essential; MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechatronic Engineering or related field.
• MBA or master’s degree preferred.
• English C2 as minimum.
• Senior experience in Mechanical environments, plastics, sheet metal, die casting, progressive dies etc.
• Experience managing global suppliers and international sourcing projects.
• Experience with metal manufacturing processes and supplier qualification.
• Metal supply chain management.
• Strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Cost modeling and should-cost analysis.
• Contract negotiation and supplier management.
• APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, and automotive quality requirements.
• ERP and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies for assigned Mechanical categories.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and supplier selection activities.
• Lead scouting activities related to metal suppliers regionally and globally.
• Establish long-term sourcing roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and service.
• Drive supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with site engineering, quality, program management, and operations.
• Participate in APQP/PPAP activities and NPI support.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and conduct should-cost analyses.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and manage contracts.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects and mentor team members.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Negotiation

Contract management

Cost reduction

Financial analysis

Supplier development

Risk management

Project management

Supply continuity planning

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechatronic Engineering

MBA or master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Flex is seeking a Sourcing Manager (Mechanical Focused) based at Guadalajara, North Campus. You will lead global sourcing for metals and plastics, drive RFQ/RFP, negotiate contracts, and collaborate across engineering, quality, and program management to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets.

The role requires senior mechanical experience, global supplier management, and strong APQP/PPAP and automotive quality exposure. English proficiency is essential; MBA is preferred.