Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist works to develop an innovative and competitive supply base for powertrain, vehicle, and battery development. The role focuses on ensuring speed, quality, and risk reduction across sourcing activities while supporting new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

Identify and scout new suppliers in automotive and energy-related sectors
Perform technical and economic pre-qualification and supplier assessments
Support RFQ processes, including supplier selection and benchmarking
Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and cost breakdowns
Manage supplier-related risks and ensure mitigation strategies
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Project Management teams
Develop and maintain supplier dossiers and benchmarking analyses
Run mini RFIs and organize technical visits to supplier facilities
Monitor supplier performance through monthly dashboards and KPIs
Support proposal preparation and contribute to new business acquisition
Analyze technical drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing processes
Ensure alignment with APQP,



PPAP, and IATF standards
Continuously improve supplier competitiveness and sourcing efficiency

Profile Description

Degree in Engineering, Economics, or a related field
3–7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier scouting
Experience in automotive and/or energy sectors
Strong knowledge of powertrain systems (ICE, BEV, PHEV, FCEV); battery systems (cells, modules, BMS, cooling); vehicle engineering and prototyping; mechanical and electronic components
Ability to read technical drawings and analyze Bills of Materials (BOM)
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and quality standards (APQP, PPAP, IATF)
Strong analytical skills (TCO, cost analysis, competitiveness evaluation)
Excellent negotiation and risk assessment capabilities
Executive-level communication and synthesis skills
Proactive, autonomous, and results-oriented mindset
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

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