We are seeking a globally minded and strategically driven Director of Global Strategic Sourcing to lead our sourcing and supplier strategy. This leader will focus on strategic commodity purchasing, supplier quality, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure reliable, cost-effective, and innovative supply chains. The role will also oversee the integration of sourcing processes and procedures to support internal business needs and long-term company objectives. This role is also responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that deliver a competitive advantage in product sourcing, drive profit enhancement, improve lead times and enable differentiated product development.

The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of both Eastern and Western business cultures, and possess a strong track records of talent development, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement.

What You Will Do

Strategic Sourcing & Quality Assurance

- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies with a focus on high quality, precision manufacturing components.
- Establish and enforce supplier quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal specifications.
- Lead supplier audits, corrective action processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team Leadership

- Hire, develop, and mentor a high-performing team with a focus on quality, accountability, and collaboration.
- Manage direct and indirect global teams.

Supplier Relationship Management

- Build and manage strategic supplier partnerships, including contract negotiation, pricing, lead time management, and issue resolution.
- Ensure suppliers meet quality, delivery, and cost expectations through structured performance management.

Product Development Support

- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and product development teams to source components for new and custom products.




- Ensure sourcing strategies support innovation, manufacturability, and speed to market.

Logistics & Global Coordination

- Oversee logistics for globally sourced products, including managing freight forwards and optimizing transportation strategies.
- Ensure timely and efficient delivery of materials to support manufacturing schedules.

Cost Management & Analytics

- Lead cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and reliability.
- Conduct market research, benchmarking, and financial analysis to support sourcing decisions and long-term planning.

Policy & Process Integration

- Develop and enforce sourcing policies and procedures aligned with quality and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing practices support inventory availability and operational continuity.

Strategic Influence

- Contribute to the company’s strategic direction through supply chain insights and leadership.
- Act as a cultural and operational bridge between our global manufacturing sites and regional suppliers.

We Are Looking For

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in global supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years of experience directly leading teams.




- Proven leadership experience managing cross-regional sourcing teams and supplier quality programs.
- Strong background in supplier development, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated success in driving cost savings and supporting product innovation through strategic sourcing.
- Demonstrated understanding of both Eastern and Western business cultures; experience working in or with multinational organizations.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
- Fluency in English required.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills required.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~30% of the time.

Compensation

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The vigente salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P; 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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📌 Director, Global Strategic Sourcing (Reynosa)
🏢 Ametek
📍 Reynosa