Lead Sourcing & Commodity Management Specialist (SEA)
US MNC
The Role:
- Lead the supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit.
- Responsible for multiple categories of procurement to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals.
- Develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals.
- Responsible for work that is less defined in scope and has the understanding and experience to execute business objectives.
- Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls.
- Develop technical and market expertise in commodity area.
- Closely monitor supplier performance to plan and work with the suppliers to manage any required recovery plans/actions. Ensure any quality issues have the appropriate focus.
- Coordinate with factories to ensure supply meets any and all demand requirements.
- Hold weekly reviews with suppliers. Track any Red Flags that impede supplier performance and control revisions at Suppliers.
- Conduct Capacity Audits
- Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance and Expectations:
- To ensure 100% compliance with the Safe Production Law and with company's EHS Policy,
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in a Sourcing and Program Management position
- Metallic sourcing and sand casting relative experience is must.
- Experience in casting machining is a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to cope with multiple complex situations daily
- Negotiation expertise is a must
