BOBST · 23 hours ago
US Region Sourcing Leader
BOBST is one of the world’s leading suppliers of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers. As the US Region Sourcing Leader, you will be responsible for expanding and managing the domestic supplier base, significantly increasing US-based purchasing while driving down the overall cost of spare parts for the US market.
LogisticsMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Expand the US supplier base across all direct material categories, including mechanical, electrical, standard parts, and module assemblies
Collaborate with global sourcing teams to implement international strategies tailored to the US industrial landscape
Partner with internal stakeholders (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing) to align sourcing initiatives with business priorities
Define supplier profiles and selection criteria
Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential suppliers
Assess supplier capabilities, capacity, and competitiveness through RFQs, TCO analysis, and benchmarking
Lead supplier qualification and ramp-up activities in collaboration with Supplier Validation Engineers (SVE)
Establish framework supply agreements with selected suppliers
Drive negotiations, conduct regular business reviews, and manage key commercial terms
Monitor and ensure supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics
Develop and maintain a pipeline of cost-reduction initiatives leveraging various sourcing strategies
Execute cost-saving projects aligned with the group’s strategic roadmap
Maintain accurate sourcing roadmap data and track progress against targets
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, Business, Industrial Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Proven experience managing industrial goods (mechanical, electrical, and standard components)
Minimum of 7 years in sourcing and supplier development within international environments
Strong background in establishing new supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical problem-solving skills
Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish is a plus but not required
Comfortable working in a complex, matrixed organization
Self-driven with strong autonomy and time management skills
Proficient in ERP systems (SAP is a plus) and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally between 30-40% of the time
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, & vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Vacation and holiday pay
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Company
BOBST
We are one of the world’s leading suppliers of substrate processing, printing and converting equipment and services for the label, flexible packaging, folding carton and corrugated industries.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250.89M2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $250.89M
2003-06-13IPO
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