Senior Acquisition & Sourcing Lead for Automotive Programs

Webasto Americas; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Webasto Americas is seeking a sourcing professional to lead supplier activities for new product launches, from RFQ to program handoff, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with program goals. The role collaborates with Engineering, Costing, and cross-functional teams to optimize cost and manage supplier readiness during development.

You will negotiate terms, evaluate proposals, and drive supplier nominations in a fast-paced automotive environment, requiring a bachelor's degree in a related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, business, or related field or equivalent automotive sourcing experience.
• Experience managing RFQs, supplier quotations, commercial evaluations, and supplier relationship management in manufacturing/auto environment.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis skills with the ability to evaluate supplier cost structures and terms.
• Understanding of automotive product development processes, BOMs, and manufacturing fundamentals.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel, plus stakeholder and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for new product launches from RFQ through supplier nomination and program handoff.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies with Engineering, Program Management, and Commodity Purchasing.
• Manage supplier RFQs, evaluate proposals, and prepare sourcing recommendations based on cost, quality, timing, capacity, and risk.
• Negotiate pricing, tooling investments, and launch requirements to meet program targets.
• Coordinate supplier selection, nomination, and contract execution per purchasing policies.
• Monitor supplier readiness during product development and mitigate commercial, supply, and launch risks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Costing, and cross-functional teams to support changes and cost optimization.

Skills

RFQ management

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Procurement software

Job description

Webasto Americas is seeking a sourcing professional to lead supplier activities for new product launches, from RFQ to program handoff, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with program goals. The role collaborates with Engineering, Costing, and cross-functional teams to optimize cost and manage supplier readiness during development.

You will negotiate terms, evaluate proposals, and drive supplier nominations in a fast-paced automotive environment, requiring a bachelor's degree in a related