Job Overview

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

Job 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.
• Perform tactical work in SAP.
• Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
• 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.
• Engineering background is advantageous.
• Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP
• 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
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies