Sourcing Manager

Tundra Technical Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking a Technical Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing for capital equipment, spare parts, and services across high-value projects. You will own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from supplier identification and RFQ to contract award and delivery of complex equipment and automation systems.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness, manage supplier performance, and implement cost-optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in industrial automation.
• Experience managing CAPEX/MRO/NPI procurement programs and vendor portfolios.
• Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies or procurement frameworks.
• Technical background or demonstrated experience in automation or new product introduction.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement lifecycle from supplier identification through contract award.
• Lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships for high-value equipment and services.
• Develop sourcing frameworks and SOPs to scale procurement operations.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives and manage budgets/cost controls.
• Align procurement timelines with site milestones in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Serve as procurement subject matter expert in planning forums and drive strategic investment decisions.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

Cost optimization

Risk management

Automation/NPI exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

MBA or Master’s in related field (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

• As a Technical Sourcing Manager, you will serve as a key subject matter expert for capital equipment/Spare Parts and Services sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.
• You will own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from supplier identification and RFQ execution through contract award and delivery for high-value equipment, automation systems, tooling, and more.
• You will partner closely with partner teams across the organization to ensure material readiness and targets are met.
• Develop sourcing frameworks, standard operating procedures, and operating mechanisms that scale with the organization - supporting and mentoring sourcing managers and buyers through technical guidance.
• Establish and manage supplier performance programs, including scorecards, SLAs, and regular business reviews.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual-sourcing strategies, should-cost models, and contingency planning.
• Own budgets with cost controls, variance tracking, and change management governance. Support material planning, inventory strategy, and spare parts availability.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives with demonstrated results.
• Align equipment/Parts procurement timelines with site milestones and schedules in close partnership with cross-functional teams across the organization.
• Serve as a procurement subject matter expert in cross-functional planning forums.
• Influence leadership on strategic direction and investment decisions related to the supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or procurement in an industrial automation, or similar technical environment
• Experience managing CAPEX/MRO/NPI procurement programs and vendor portfolios for complex environments, including equipment, automation, and tooling
• Experience leading contract negotiations with OEMs, equipment manufacturers, or construction contractors for agreements of significant value
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, procurement frameworks, or standard operating procedures
• Technical background or demonstrated experience in automation or new product introduction

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA, or Master's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
• Experience in automation, semiconductors, high-tech, or similar industries
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement certifications
• Experience managing budgets with demonstrated cost optimization results
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a technical product development environment

This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Amazon.

The pay range that Tundra in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $63/hour - $68/hour.

Tundra’s benefits offering includes optional medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and a New Child Benefit.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.