Strategic Sourcing Lead – Transformer & Metal Components

Gutor Electronic Americas, LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays
20 days vacation
401(k) matching
Dental & Vision insurance

Job summary

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The Senior Sourcing Buyer will lead regional sourcing strategies focusing on transformer technology, metal alloys, and sheet metal, and will drive supplier performance to secure high-quality, cost-effective materials for UPS manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background with market knowledge of transformer or metal fabrication industries and a proven ability to manage complex supply

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5-8 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with at least 3–5 years in managing transformer and/or metal fabrication suppliers/categories
  • Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated results
  • Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and sourcing tools (e.g. cost modelling)
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
  • Fluent in English; additional languages (Spanish, German, Mandarin) are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Sourcing strategy development for transformer components, sheet metal parts, and raw metals
  • Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership evaluations
  • Monitor supplier KPIs and drive performance improvements
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Sustaining, Quality, Manufacturing, and Project Management
  • Mentor junior buyers and share knowledge within procurement team
  • Identify cost reductions and supply chain improvements through cross-functional work

Skills

English fluency
Leadership
Negotiation
Project management
Cost modelling
SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The Senior Sourcing Buyer will lead regional sourcing strategies focusing on transformer technology, metal alloys, and sheet metal, and will drive supplier performance to secure high-quality, cost-effective materials for UPS manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background with market knowledge of transformer or metal fabrication industries and a proven ability to manage complex supply

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