Job Overview

The main target of this position is to develop the commodity strategics algin with the business objectives, mainly focus on the Category of Electronics & Cables including Cabel, Cabel Assembly, Connectors, PCB, PCBA, Active, Passive, Resin and Metals to support the fast-growing business unit Digital Data Networks business in SEA region (Southeast Asia).

Job Responsibilities

• Focus on the Category of Electronics & Cables including Cable, Cable Assembly, Connectors, PCB, PCBA, Active, Passive, Resin and Metals to support the fast-growing business unit Digital Data Networks in SEA
• Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, geopolitics, commodity price fluctuations, etc.
• Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives
• Strategy alignment with business units to support the business growth needs
• Should cost analysis and price negotiation
• Supplier assessment and define supply risk mitigation solutions
• Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams and business units
• Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Conduct benchmark RFQ and should cost model to analyze the cost competitiveness for cost improvement
• Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consignment/VMI/CMI contracts, etc., with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives together business units through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and fact-based negotiation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts and support business units 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
• Ensure all the KPI on track including delivery, cost, quality, supplier rationalization, etc., timely escalation if any GAP identified
• Collaborate with local operation team and provide real-time support 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor or above, Engineering background is preferred
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Strong negotiation skills
• 8+ years of sourcing experience in Electronics area
• Procurement experience in Cable category is a plus
• Global/regional procurement experience working in a global company.
• Technical background is preferred
• Proficiency in office software
• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solving, and make decisive decisions to achieve results
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and cross-functional skills
• Understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams 
• Understand the manufacturing processes, especially on Cables, Resin, Metal and PCB/PCBA
• Ability to deep dive the value chain from upstream to downstream.
• Knowledge of global electronics & cables sourcing
• Excellent communication skills at all levels with key stakeholders in both commercial and technical roles
• Ability to influence others
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams
• Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

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