Strategic Sourcing Engineer – Automotive Electronics

Flint Hills Resources; El Salto; On-site; MXN 446,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex, a Koch company and a leading supplier of connectors, seeks a Sourcing Engineer to support automotive electronics production by managing supplier performance, costs, and supply continuity. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure commitments are met while driving improvements.

The role offers exposure to global suppliers and opportunities to advance supplier development and sourcing strategies within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers in electrical/electronic components or related categories.
• Advanced English proficiency for global communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across functions.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support sourcing during serial production.
• Manage supplier relationships for competitive costs, capacity, lead-time, and continuity of supply.
• Drive negotiations and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risks and shortages.
• Support category strategy execution and align sourcing with plant priorities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance and address risks related to capacity, delivery, quality, and commitments.
• Coordinate with Global Supplier Quality and Plant Quality to address issues and audits.
• Seek innovative sourcing practices to create long-term value.

Skills

Advanced English

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Molex, a Koch company and a leading supplier of connectors, seeks a Sourcing Engineer to support automotive electronics production by managing supplier performance, costs, and supply continuity. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure commitments are met while driving improvements.

The role offers exposure to global suppliers and opportunities to advance supplier development and sourcing strategies within a collaborative environment.