Sourcing Manager

Overview

Organization
Variosystems is an internationally established and recognized electronics services partner in the field of the development, industrialization, production and life-cycle management of electronics solutions to leading innovators in Europe, North America and Asia. With 30 years of experience, Variosystems has established a reputation for operations excellence and highest customer satisfaction operated by a team of more than 2,500 staff worldwide.

Position Overview
The Sourcing Manager leads Project Procurement for the North America region and is a member of the Management Team. This role provides functional leadership to approximately six Project Buyers across Southlake, TX and Juarez, Mexico within a matrix organization. The Sourcing Manager is responsible for supporting new business through competitive material pricing and effective supply chain solutions that meet customer requirements for cost, quality, availability, and inventory.

The role also drives customer program cost reductions, manages escalations related to supply shortages or quality issues, and supports purchasing activities for critical bill-of-material components. Additionally, this position sets the strategic direction for the Customer Buyer team, supports strategic negotiations, monitors performance and KPIs, and ensures compliance with global procurement standards. In collaboration with plant purchasing teams in the U.S. and Mexico, the Sourcing Manager contributes to the successful execution of customer programs and innovations.

• Lead, guide, and develop the Project Buyers (Customer Buyers)
• Drive the implementation of procurement strategies
• Define procurement objectives and appropriate measures
• Ensure efficient material procurement
• Strategy and management of material costs, inventories, risks, and supplier performance
• First point of contact for Customer Buyers and support in problems and escalations
• Propose and implement process improvements and automation
• Stakeholder management and proactive communication and exchange of strategic and operational information between key interfaces

• Several years of leadership experience in purchasing and supply chain management
• Experience working in an international or cross-functional industrial environment
• Strong communication skills with professional fluency in English
• Proficiency in SAP MM transactions and purchasing processes
• Proven negotiation skills with the ability to represent company interests confidently and fairly
• Strong cross-functional mindset with an understanding of sales, project planning, and production
• Collaborative team player with a growth-oriented mindset

• Experience in the electronics and/or semiconductor industry
• Spanish language skills
• Experience working in matrix organizations or multi-site environments

• Group Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• LTD & STD
• 401k
• Critical Illness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability
• HRA

EEO Statement Variosystems LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.