Tactical Operations Buyer China

Job Overview

Implements the procurement of various components to support production while negotiating with suppliers on cost efficiency and time of delivery.

Job Requirements

• Position Overview:   
  This position will report to the PSC Team Leader and be a member of the PSC teams focusing on PR/PO processing, compliance checks, supplier set-up/change requests, procurement helpdesk, invoice price issues resolutions, and many more. “Remote work possible for candidates with TE Procurement experience not based in the country or the city referred to in this job offering. Do not hesitate to contact our HR team if interested”

  Key attributes of this role include:
  61    Experience in a procurement shared service center supporting multiple countries / business units
  61    Experience working for a Manufacturing company preferred
  61    Good understanding of end-to-end S2P processes and associated technology platforms 
  61    Excellent organizational and analytical skills, solid problem solving and detail oriented
  61    Strong communication skills
  61    Ability to work with deadlines
  61    Ability to work in culturally diverse teams with many levels of personnel.

  Key Responsibilities:
  61    Support migration of Indirect Procurement processes from Dalian China to Suzhou and prepare Indirect Procurement related process documentation (process maps and work instructions)
  61    Become a Subject Matter Expert for Indirect Procurement related topics
  61    Handle and resolve escalated procurement processing issues
  61    Answer and resolve suppliers, stakeholders and AP queries to ensure timely resolution 
  61    Maintain supplier master data information in relevant systems
  61    Ensure proper processing of PR’s and PO’s 
  61    Perform compliance checks 
  61    Expedite POs 
  61    Answer tickets (Procurement Helpdesk)
  61    Manage invoice pricing issues
  61    Create, maintain Info Record & source lists
  61    Spot Buy / Requisition Based Sourcing
  61    Execute all procurement activities in-scope
  61    Prepare and process eRFQ’s
  61    Smaller Contract (value/complexity) negotiation & execution 
  61    Execution of Projects assigned by Commodity Management 
  61    Desk Research and Price Comparison
  61    Supplier training on tools
  61    End-user Trainings
  61    Savings reporting
  61    Maintain communication with suppliers, stakeholders and other Indirect Procurement members
  61    Execute periodically PR/PO audit queries or upon request KPI’s measurements
  61    Ensure compliance with applicable TE policies 
  61    Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the function, ensuring that improvements are incorporated in the work routine
  61    Support robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes
  61    Build relationship with key stakeholders including suppliers
  61    Support local BU owners, Function representatives or other Procurement team members to solve issues in a timely manner,
  61    Build strong relationship with key stakeholders,
  61    Attend team meetings and trainings as required.

  Qualifications:
  61    Good Experience in Indirect Procurement (5+ years)
  61    Previous experience in shared service environment
  61    Good of MS office; very good Excel and other relevant tools for the function
  61    SAP PR2, S/4 
  61    Good communication skills  
  61    Very good English & Mandarin language skills in speech and writing 
  61    Diversified Industrial Products/Manufacturing industry experience preferred
  61    Good command of other languages is a very important asset

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