STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST - Mechanical

Job Overview

Monitors the execution of key strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiates contract terms and conditions and drives sourcing strategies to maximize cost savings.

Job Responsibiilties

• Execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives
• Enhancing Localization and Global Expansion, especially for Asia market
• Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors.
• Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuations.
• Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Conduct RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
• Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, consignment contracts, etc., with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and negotiation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve project KPIs including savings, lead time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and localization.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.
• Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships/ supplier strategy
• Supporting Successful NPI Project Execution. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• 5+ years of sourcing experience in the machining field, familiar with tooling, stamping, molding, plating, diecasting  & machining……
• 5 years’ Experience working in a global/region commodity role in a multinational company.
• Engineering background is advantageous.
• Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
• Reports To: Directly reports to Global Mechanical category leader
• Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solve, and make decisive decisions to achieve results
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and cross-functional skills
• Ability to understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams, and experience in working with suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region and Global

Competencies