Director, Sourcing & Procurement

Position Summary

The Director, Sourcing & Procurement – Americas leads strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier development within the Americas, building a competitive, high-quality supplier base and managing a team of buyers supporting our Reynosa manufacturing center, while cross-functionally collaborating with the other global regional procurement teams. The Director drives cost competitiveness, private-label development, product quality, supplier performance, innovation, and supply-chain resilience in support of the company's growth strategy.

This is a senior procurement leadership position requiring deep knowledge of the automotive aftermarket and strong relationships with regional manufacturers.

Responsibilities 

• Manufacturing Procurement & Reynosa Operations — Lead and develop the procurement and buyer team supporting the Reynosa facility; ensure uninterrupted supply of direct materials, partner with Operations, Engineering, and Quality, and drive process improvements that support production and new product introductions.

• North American & Nearshore Sourcing Strategy — Develop and execute sourcing strategies across North, Central, and South America; identify and diversify suppliers, evaluate nearshoring opportunities, and establish category-specific sourcing strategies for underhood product lines.

• Cost & Commercial Management — Own supplier negotiations (pricing, terms, tooling, rebates, agreements); maintain should-cost models and deliver annual PPV, cost savings, and margin-improvement objectives.

• Supplier Development & Performance — Build strategic supplier relationships, manage qualification and onboarding, and drive performance through scorecards (quality, delivery, cost, capacity, responsiveness) and corrective action programs.

• Product Launch & Program Management — Support sourcing for new product launches and expansions — RFQs, sample approvals, tooling, and launch readiness — in partnership with Product Management, Engineering, and Quality.

• Supply Chain Resilience & Risk Management — Identify and mitigate supplier, country, and capacity risks; build dual-source and contingency strategies and lead supplier risk assessments and business continuity planning.

• Compliance & Governance — Ensure compliance with procurement policy and delegated authority; maintain supplier agreements and ensure adherence to company ethics, sustainability, and quality standards.

• Leadership & Organizational Development — Lead, coach, and develop the Reynosa procurement organization; build succession plans and a high-performance culture, and foster collaboration across Procurement, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Engineering.

   

Minimum Qualifications 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in automotive aftermarket sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing supply chain.

• Proven experience managing supplier relationships throughout the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Latin America.

• Strong understanding of underhood automotive product categories and manufacturing processes.

• Demonstrated success delivering annual cost savings and supplier performance improvements.

• Experience leading procurement or sourcing teams within a manufacturing environment.

• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred; willingness to travel throughout North and Latin America.

   

Preferred Qualifications 

• Existing supplier network across Mexico, North America, and Latin America.

• Experience with metal stampings, castings, machined components, electronics, rubber, plastics, and underhood product categories.

• Strong knowledge of trade agreements, tariffs, customs compliance, and landed-cost analysis.

• Experience with Oracle ERP, procurement, and supplier-management systems.

About Us:

For over 35 years, TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) has been a leader in sustainable manufacturing, driving the circular economy by extending the life of essential products in the automotive and industrial markets.

Founded in 1987 in Daphne, Alabama by the Bigler family, TERREPOWER began as a small regional remanufacturer of starters and alternators. Our commitment to quality and innovation quickly earned us a reputation as a trusted name in the automotive industry.

Recognizing new challenges and opportunities, in 2019 we set our sights on EV battery upcycling-addressing one of the industry’s most pressing issues. Our engineering team pioneered solutions to extend EV battery life, pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation.

Recognizing that demand for solar panels would exceed availability and 100,000 tons of waste would potentially go into landfills by 2035, our team searched for an innovative way to upcycle solar panels. With an eye on the future, we developed ways to upcycle solar panels.

Rooted in family and community values, we’re proud to have second-generation employees contributing to our legacy. Backed by Clearlake Capital, we’ve expanded our footprint into Europe with facilities in Spain, Italy, Denmark, Germany and Poland. We now sustainably manufacture and supply an assortment of nondiscretionary repair parts across more than 90 countries. 

As we move forward under the TERREPOWER name, we remain committed to the same values that have always defined us: entrepreneurship, teamwork, customer-centered, sustainability, safety.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you become part of a company that is redefining how essential products are made, reused and repurposed to reduce waste and maximize resources.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Purpose-Driven Work – Every day, your work will contribute to extending the useful life of essential products, keeping vehicles on the road and critical systems running.
• Innovative Mindset – We encourage creative problem-solving and bold ideas to push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Global Reach, Local Impact – With operations in North America and Europe, we have a global presence but remain deeply connected to the communities we serve.
• Growth & Development – Whether you’re on the production floor, in engineering, or part of our corporate team, we invest in your success through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Rooted in teamwork and shared values, our employees work together to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change.

 TERREPOWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability unrelated to the ability to perform a job, sexual orientation, or transgender status to the extent protected by law. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success.