Sourcing Specialist - NPI

Posted:
3/13/2026, 6:53:10 AM

Location(s):
Jalisco, Mexico ⋅ Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

Purpose Statement:  Responsible for negotiating lowest total cost of ownership, terms for assigned commodities. Support sites in achieving customer satisfaction with associated cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Collaborate to the lowest total cost of ownership sourcing solutions for assigned commodities.
  • Negotiation of supply side component contracts, purchase agreements & tooling awards (where applicable).
  • Manage Supplier business review, and work with Supplier Quality Engineering on qualifying new supplier
  • Support Business Units in the areas of: resolving quality issues, generating material cost reductions, assisting in supplier delivery problems, and implementation of supply chain strategies
  • Manage the localization project until FA passes and localized parts move to volume production.
  • Understand Mechanical Drawings and associated commodities, GD&T, CEC Manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, machining, injection molding, castings, cables & wire harness are a benefit
  • Support NPI process, supplier evaluation and qualification, identify potential risks to success in cost, time lines, quality.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience.

Other Qualifications:  

  • Proficient English reading, writing, and speaking abilities required.
  • Procurement, supply chain, distribution, and logistics competence
  • Strong experience driving KPIs
  • Demonstrated commodity management expertise
  • Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization
  • Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Project management experience

Physical Requirements:  

  • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements:  

  • Less than 40%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Plexus

Website: https://www.plexus.com/

Headquarter Location: Neenah, Wisconsin, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1979

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Automotive ⋅ Business Development ⋅ Electronics ⋅ Enterprise Applications ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Supply Chain Management