BASIC FUNCTION
Research, identify, evaluate potential source of supply in China/Global; make category strategy on global basis, formulate supply chain strategy, develop cost models for part family.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY
- Perform negotiations and determines most competitive solutions. Using wide degree of creativity and latitude.
- Familiar with the category manufacturing process, cost driver and build category cost model.
- Lead projects of complicated nature or smaller multi-location projects and supplier performance management.
- Oversee sourcing process to ensure implementation of sourcing projects and plans.
- Be responsible for vendor selection, vendor performance review.
- Be responsible for process adherence and delivery on time.
- Assist in reviewing project proposals with management to estimates cost, schedule, and activity requirements.
- Understand established performance measurement against goals and objectives.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships:
Reports to Manager- Purchasing, Finished Goods/ Plated Plastics & Shower Fittings
Organization Relationships:
· Frequent contact with Supply Chain, Engineering and QA/SQE.
· Frequent contact with Marketing and ID function.
· Frequent contact with Purchasing people worldwide.
External Business Relationships:
· Frequent contact with Global K&B suppliers.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Engineering degree preferred, ability to interact with engineering is a must.
6+ years related working experience.
Understanding of contract law preferred.
Excellent understanding of commodity product technology.
Strong purchasing skills and project management with organizational skills.
Excellent English is a must; Good communication/coordination skill.
Good computer skill and data analysis capability is preferred.