Sourcing Engineer
Required skills
- Purchasing
- Commodity Management
- RFQ
- Supplier negotiations
- Sourcing projects
- Supplier relationship management
- Mandarin Chinese
- Microsoft Office
- ERP systems
- Purchase orders
Nice to have
- Business
- Supply Chain
- Manufacturing environment
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
Role summary
Yinlun TDI LLC, a manufacturer of advanced thermal management solutions for the automotive and commercial truck markets, is seeking a Sourcing Engineer in Houston, TX. This on-site role supports North American sourcing initiatives, production purchasing, and commodity management. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, leading RFQ activities, supplier evaluation and selection, and coordinating with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain within a manufacturing setting, proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office, and bilingual Mandarin Chinese/English skills. The role emphasizes cost reduction, supplier development, and risk mitigation.
Description
Job Title: Sourcing Engineer
Location: Houston, TX (On-site)
Company: Yinlun TDI LLC
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About Yinlun TDI LLC
Yinlun TDI LLC is a leading provider of advanced thermal management solutions for the U.S. automotive, commercial truck, and off highway markets. Following the acquisition by Zhejiang Yinlun Co., Ltd., Yinlun TDI has further strengthened its engineering expertise and manufacturing capabilities in the United States.
Headquartered in Houston, TX, Yinlun TDI LLC maintains sales and engineering facilities in California, Michigan, and Illinois. With strong support from our parent company, we are well positioned for continued growth across conventional heat exchangers, hybrid, electric vehicle (EV), and autonomous driving sectors.
Yinlun TDI LLC is an ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified manufacturer of heat exchangers and fluid cooling components for automotive, commercial truck, bus, and industrial markets.
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Position Overview
We are seeking a Sourcing Engineer to support North American sourcing initiatives, production purchasing activities, and commodity management projects. This role supports purchase order execution, sourcing and RFQ activities for the Houston manufacturing plant, supplier management, and Commodity PMO coordination across North American operations
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Key Responsibilities
• Issue and manage purchase orders for North American production plants.
• Monitor supplier order acknowledgements and delivery commitments.
• Lead sourcing activities and RFQ management for the Houston manufacturing plant.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and risk considerations.
• Support Commodity PMO activities including project tracking, sourcing timelines, supplier onboarding, and reporting.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.
• Support cost reduction, productivity, and supplier development initiatives.
• Analyze supplier quotations and support commercial negotiations.
• Maintain sourcing documentation, KPI reporting, and supplier performance data.
• Assist with supply chain risk mitigation and business continuity planning.
Requirements
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
Professional Experience
• 3–5 years of sourcing, purchasing, commodity management, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Skills
• Bilingual proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English is required.
• Experience with RFQs, supplier negotiations, sourcing projects, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• On-time purchase order issuance.
• Supplier delivery performance.
• Cost savings and productivity improvements.
• RFQ completion and sourcing project execution.
• Supplier quality and risk management performance.
• Houston plant sourcing support effectiveness.
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Benefits
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-paced, global environment
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