Sourcing Lead

TCS Employee Benefits – comprehensive coverage and support programs.

About the Role

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for mechanical, electrical, and electronic commodities. Develop, qualify, and maintain supplier relationships in alignment with TKE sourcing strategies. Support new supplier identification across USA, Mexico, China, and European supply bases.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Act as the single point of contact between TKE stakeholders and the TCS sourcing team.
• Collaborate 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepare and maintain reports including:
  • 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

Requirements

• Bachelor of Computer Science or related field.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
  • Medical & Health
  • Dental & Vision
  • Disability Planning & Insurance
  • Pet Insurance Plans
• Family Support:
  • Maternal & Parental Leaves
• Insurance Options:
  • Auto & Home Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
• Convenience & Professional Growth:
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Certification & Training Reimbursement
• Time Off:
  • Vacation
  • Time Off
  • Sick Leave & Holidays
• Legal & Financial Assistance:
  • Legal Assistance
  • 401K Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • College Fund
  • Student Loan Refinancing

Pay

$70,000 to $100,000 per annum.