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OverviewYour Job: As a Sourcing Manager – Mechanical Components, you will lead the sourcing strategy, supplier negotiation, and supplier development for key mechanical commodities, ensuring a competitive supply base that supports quality, cost, delivery, and innovation objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine strong supplier-facing influence with a data-driven approach to deliver measurable results across the business.TeamYou will be part of the Strategic Sourcing / Supply Chain organization, partnering closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program teams. You will lead a team of Sourcing Specialists (Sourcers) and work directly with suppliers to strengthen capability and performance.ResponsibilitiesLead sourcing strategy and execution for mechanical commodities including die casting, machined parts, non-metallic components, and plastics.Drive commercial negotiations (pricing, terms, capacity commitments) to deliver total-cost improvements while protecting supply continuity.Develop and grow supplier capability through supplier development plans, performance reviews, and corrective action follow-up.Build strong cross-functional alignment (Engineering/Quality/Operations) to ensure sourcing decisions support technical requirements and launch readiness.Use analytics and market intelligence to guide decisions, track savings, and improve supplier performance with a data-driven mindset.Coach and direct a team of sourcers, setting clear priorities, removing barriers, and ensuring strong execution on sourcing deliverables.Maintain an active supplier engagement model—frequent interaction, on-site support when needed, and fast resolution of constraints impacting delivery or quality.Basic QualificationsProven experience sourcing mechanical components, with direct experience in die casting and machining (required).Experience leading or coordinating a sourcing team, including assigning work, coaching, and driving accountability.Demonstrated strength in negotiation and supplier commercial management.Advanced conversational English (able to lead meetings, negotiations, and stakeholder discussions).Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision making (cost models, supplier performance metrics, savings tracking).Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or a closely related engineering discipline.Experience sourcing non-metallic materials and/or plastic parts (injection molded, molded components, etc.).Track record of supplier development results (quality improvement, lead-time reduction, capacity ramp, cost-out).Hands-on, energetic leadership style; comfortable operating with high visibility and strong stakeholder interaction.Who We AreAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate/'s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. #J-18808-Ljbffr