Job Overview

Executes defined sourcing and procurement activities while contributing to cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, and risk mitigation initiatives. Applies data-driven analysis to support sourcing decisions and category strategies.

Job Requirements

Tasks Summary & Responsibilities 
    Lead APAC material productivity initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver commercial and technical savings.
    Prepare and execute RFQs in alignment with the preferred supplier strategy; conduct bid analysis, source selection, new-business awards, and negotiations for raw materials, components, and tooling.
    Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, including supplier optimization, localization, dual sourcing, risk mitigation, and grow/fix/exit actions.
    Manage supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, service, and compliance targets; lead quarterly business reviews and corrective-action follow-up as required.
    Partner with Engineering, Quality, and NPI teams to identify potential suppliers, develop new sources, support qualifications, and ensure sourcing readiness for new projects.
    Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements while ensuring compliance with applicable sourcing policies and approval requirements.
    Ensure suppliers comply with applicable TE requirements, including RoHS, REACH, supplier tools usage, and other legal or regulatory obligations.
    Support plant operational certifications and internal /external audits, with particular focus on procurement and supplier-management requirements.
    Maintain accurate purchasing data, including info records and source lists including price, minimum order quantity, and lead time.

3    Requirements for a typical Job Holder / Applicant
Bachelor’s degree or above; a major in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
    5–10 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supplier management within a manufacturing environment.
    Hands-on sourcing and supplier-management experience in raw cable commodities is required; experience with cable assembly products is an advantage, and exposure to relay products is preferred.
    Demonstrated experience in RFQ execution, commercial negotiation, cost analysis, supplier development, cost down project driving and cross-functional project delivery.

Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills    
    Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost-analysis capabilities, with the ability to translate data into sourcing decisions.
    Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and negotiation skills.
    Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and measurable results.
    Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a matrix organization with multicultural and cross-functional teams.
    Skills & Knowledge of supplier performance management, sourcing risk mitigation, and contract fundamentals.
    Knowledge of the regional and global supplier base for relevant commodities.
    Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
    Fluent spoken and written English.

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