Sourcing Manager

About the role

API Heat Transfer, a global leader in specialty heat exchangers and heat transfer solutions with over 140 years of industry-leading performance, is seeking a Sourcing Manager to develop and implement procurement processes. This critical position drives continuous improvement in sourcing, planning, and delivery, focusing on key metrics such as On-Time Delivery, Fill Rates, Inventory Turns, and Slow Moving & Obsolete Inventory. The role oversees SIOP, Sourcing, Vendor Management, Logistics, Procurement, Inventory Control, and material productivity savings.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic insight by identifying and implementing processes to improve lead-times, costs, cash flow/inventory, and service by monitoring and analyzing the flow of goods.
• Lead sourcing activities to onboard and validate new vendors locally and globally.
• Collaborate with Engineering for quoting new products to ensure lead time and material availability.
• Identify and manage current and future demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities/capacities to meet customer needs.
• Implement cost-effective logistics practices and inventory levels while meeting customer delivery requirements.
• Analyze data and prepare managerial reports to recommend actions for optimal supply chain execution.
• Focus on total cost of acquisition optimization.
• Plan, recommend, justify, and manage annual operating budgets and financial targets.
• Manage material cost and schedule impact of proposed engineering changes and ensure successful implementation.
• Represent the site on API Functional Councils to develop and leverage common best practices and standard processes.
• Manage and develop a team responsible for facility procurement and inventory.
• Drive professional development and cross-training within Supply Chain.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in full-scope supply chain leadership.
• Proficient knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and equipment.
• 5+ years of managing direct reports and large-scale operations preferred.
• Experience creating and delivering integrated supply chain strategies.
• Experience in Mexico and China is a plus.
• Experience with low-volume, high-mix, engineered-to-order environments preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, PLEX preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar field required.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or related professional certification preferred.

Skills

• Team Player: Promotes best behaviors for themselves, their department, and the entire business.
• Drives Results: Self-driven, results-oriented with a focus on business performance and profitability.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Focuses on incremental and breakthrough improvements in products, services, or processes.
• Accountability: Follows through on commitments and ensures others do the same; takes responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Communicates Effectively: Listens attentively, encourages open expression of ideas, and provides timely information.
• Collaborates: Works cooperatively across the organization to achieve shared objectives and credits others for contributions.
• Analytical: Breaks down complex ideas and problems, handles ambiguity, and explores component parts thoroughly.

Pay

$100,000 - $110,000 per year.