MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING

Job Overview

Major Responsibilities:
•    Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
•    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.
•    Lead quarterly supplier scorecard reviews to improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost.
•    Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.
•    Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.
•    Addressing Business Growth and Market Demands
•    Improving Procurement Efficiency and Reducing Costs
•    Accelerating Decision-Making and Market Adaptability
•    Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships/ supplier strategy

This position will strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers with multi skills
•    Supporting Successful NPI Project Execution. 
•    Enhancing Localization and Global Expansion

Additional Requirements:
•    Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
•    Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

Job Responsibilities:
•    40% Team Leadership & Coordination:
•    40% Project Ownership (Mega, critical High impact,ESI,etc) & Strategic Execution:
•    20% Transformation & Process Optimization 

What your background should look like:

Job Title: MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING (Global Mechanical Category strategy Leader)
Education, Technical Qualification & Experience:
•    Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
•    Fluent in spoken and written English
•    10+ 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.
•    10 year’s people management experience
•    Engineering background is advantageous.
•    Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP

Reports To: Directly reports to Global commodity Director and will be responsible for managing and Leading the procurement of mechanical parts, including molding, stamping, die casting, machining, tooling, and dies. 
Personal Attributes & Competencies:
•    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