Director, Sourcing & Procurement
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. TERREPOWER scores B on the Alion truth index.
Position Summary
The Director, Sourcing & Procurement - Americas leads strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier development within the Americas, building a competitive, high-quality supplier base and managing a team of buyers supporting our Reynosa manufacturing center, while cross-functionally collaborating with the other global regional procurement teams. The Director drives cost competitiveness, private-label development, product quality, supplier performance, innovation, and supply-chain resilience in support of the company's growth strategy.
This is a senior procurement leadership position requiring deep knowledge of the automotive aftermarket and strong relationships with regional manufacturers.
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Procurement & Reynosa Operations - Lead and develop the procurement and buyer team supporting the Reynosa facility; ensure uninterrupted supply of direct materials, partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality, and drive process improvements that support production and new product introductions.
North American & Nearshore Sourcing Strategy - Develop and execute sourcing strategies across North, Central, and South America; identify and diversify suppliers, evaluate nearshoring opportunities, and establish category-specific sourcing strategies for underhood product lines.
Cost & Commercial Management - Own supplier negotiations (pricing, terms, tooling, rebates, agreements); maintain should-cost models and deliver annual PPV, cost savings, and margin-improvement objectives.
Supplier Development & Performance - Build strategic supplier relationships, manage qualification and onboarding, and drive performance through scorecards (quality, delivery, cost, capacity, responsiveness) and corrective action programs.
Product Launch & Program Management - Support sourcing for new product launches and expansions - RFQs, sample approvals, tooling, and launch readiness - in partnership with Product Management, Engineering, and Quality.
Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management - Identify and mitigate supplier, country, and capacity risks; build dual-source and contingency strategies and lead supplier risk assessments and business continuity planning.
Compliance & Governance - Ensure compliance with procurement policy and delegated authority; maintain supplier agreements and ensure adherence to company ethics, sustainability, and quality standards.
Leadership & Organizational Development - Lead, coach, and develop the Reynosa procurement organization; build succession plans and a high-performance culture, and foster collaboration across Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Engineering.
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of progressive experience in automotive aftermarket sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing supply chain.
Proven experience managing supplier relationships throughout the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Latin America.
Strong understanding of underhood automotive product categories and manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated success delivering annual cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
Experience leading procurement or sourcing teams within a manufacturing environment.
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred; willingness to travel throughout North and Latin America.
Preferred Qualifications
Existing supplier network across Mexico, North America, and Latin America.
Experience with metal stampings, castings, machined components, electronics, rubber, plastics, and underhood product categories.
Strong knowledge of trade agreements, tariffs, customs compliance, and landed-cost analysis.
Experience with Oracle ERP, procurement, and supplier-management systems.