Assistant Sourcing Manager

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 29 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, reaching a revenue of $2 billion in 2024.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

Candidate is responsible for developing and executing regional sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective procurement Automobile aftermarket parts. This role involves supplier identification, negotiation, contract management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of the supply base to support business objectives.

Primary Duties

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for assigned categories for Plastic & Sheetmetal .
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new regional suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal terms and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Legal, and Finance.
• Monitor global market trends, geopolitical risks, and supply chain disruptions.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, audits, and regular reviews.
• Support new product development with timely sourcing and supplier onboarding.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Mechnical Engineering with 7 to 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, preferably in a global environment.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
  
  

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s in Engineering with 7 to 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing,( Sheetmetal , Plastic parts sourcing) preferably in a global environment
  
  
  

Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com

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