Strategic Sourcing

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for leading procurement activities for automotive lighting components and technologies (LED modules, PCBs, lenses, housings, wiring, electronics). The role ensures cost optimization, supplier development, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational goals for quality, innovation, and sustainability. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Sourcing Commodity Management Develop and execute sourcing strategies for lighting commodities (LEDs, drivers, PCBs, injection‑molded parts, die‑cast components, wiring harnesses). Conduct cost analysis, benchmark pricing, and drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements. Identify global and regional suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and build long‑term sourcing pipelines. Support Make/Buy decisions and identify localization opportunities. 2. Supplier Management Lead end‑to‑end supplier selection, audits, onboarding, and performance management. Build supplier partnerships supporting innovation in LED, OLED, laser, and ADAS‑integrated lighting. Manage supplier KPIs: Cost, Quality, Delivery, Sustainability, and Risk. 3. Negotiation Contracting Own negotiations for pricing, tooling cost, long‑term agreements, supply terms, and service-level expectations. Ensure contract compliance and safeguard the company from supply disruptions. 4. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with R D, Program Management, Quality, Operations, and Finance. Support new product development (NPD) by integrating suppliers early in the design phase (early supplier involvement). Participate in VA/VE activities to optimize cost, materials, and design. 5. Cost, Risk Supply Chain Optimization Monitor market trends (LED price drops, electronics shortages, raw material volatility). Develop dual‑sourcing strategies and supply‑chain risk mitigation plans. Track and drive year‑on‑year cost savings. 6. Compliance Sustainability Ensure sourcing practices meet corporate sustainability and ESG requirements. Support audits for environmental compliance (RoHS, REACH), and IATF‑16949 standards.