Title : Sourcing Lead
Location : Atlanta, GA
FTE
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for mechanical, electrical, and electronic commodities.
• Develop, qualify, and maintain supplier relationships in alignment with TKE sourcing strategies.
• Execute and oversee RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs from requirement gathering through supplier response management.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and supplier performance reviews.
• Drive supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, and supplier development initiatives.
• Support new supplier identification across USA, Mexico, China, and European supply bases.
Stakeholder Management
• Act as the single point of contact between TKE stakeholders and the TCS sourcing team.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Product Owners, Engineering, Quality, Strategic Sourcing, and Finance teams.
• Coordinate sourcing priorities, project timelines, and issue resolution across functions.
• Escalate critical sourcing risks, supplier delays, and project issues to TKE leadership for timely resolution.
Roles & Responsibilities
Cost Reduction & Negotiation Support
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and supplier negotiations.
• Support TKE buyers with fact-based negotiation strategies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Identify value engineering (VAVE) opportunities and alternative sourcing options.
• Drive sourcing programs focused on achieving annual savings targets and productivity goals.
RFQ & Project Execution
• Manage end-to-end RFQ processes including:
• Drawing review
• RFQ package preparation
• Supplier communication
• Quotation collection
• Commercial comparison analysis
• Sourcing recommendations
• Ensure compliance with sourcing timelines and service level agreements.
• Track sourcing project milestones and supplier readiness activities.
Generic Managerial Skills, If any
• Supplier Identification & Evaluation Reports
• RFQ/RFI/RFP Packages
• Techno-Commercial Comparison Reports
• Cost Benefit Analysis
• Cost Saving Tracker
• Supplier Quotations & Recommendations
• Should-Cost Models
• Category Strategy Updates
• Supplier Readiness Assessments
• Weekly Executive Status Reports
• Supplier Development and Industrialization Tracking Reports