Strategic Regional Sourcing Lead (USMCA)

SKF Group; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF Group in Puebla, Mexico, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Regionalization Lead to drive supplier localization, cost optimization, and regional value content initiatives across the USMCA region. You will lead supplier scouting, sourcing analyses, tariff mitigation assessments, and cross-functional projects that strengthen supply chain competitiveness and resilience.

Based in Puebla, this role collaborates with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supplier development, or supply chain optimization.
• Advanced/Fluent English and Spanish.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development: Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers within the USMCA region and support localization and onboarding activities.
• Trade & Tariff Analysis: Assess sourcing alternatives and their impact on total landed cost; analyze tariffs, trade agreements, and compliance requirements.
• Cost Optimization & Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Perform detailed cost analyses; develop business cases and strategic sourcing recommendations; drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Project Management: Lead sourcing and localization projects; coordinate cross-functional stakeholders; manage timelines, milestones and risk mitigation.
• Strategic Analysis & Reporting: Prepare executive presentations; track savings and localization metrics; provide insights to support decisions.

Skills

Sourcing & Procurement

Supplier Development

Data Analytics

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

SKF Group in Puebla, Mexico, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Regionalization Lead to drive supplier localization, cost optimization, and regional value content initiatives across the USMCA region. You will lead supplier scouting, sourcing analyses, tariff mitigation assessments, and cross-functional projects that strengthen supply chain competitiveness and resilience.

Based in Puebla, this role collaborates with Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to deliver