Asia Pacific FC Commodity Manager
Shanghai
MISSION
(Why the position exists)
For the Fabricated component market (plastic, stamping, sheet metal, casting, forging, machining etc ), primarily responsible to design and deploy the strategies that will allow Company Electric to leverage, in the most efficient manner, the potential of the supplier base in Asia Pacific, and service the manufacturing entities with adequate capacities and innovation from the suppliers. A Key actor in providing functional perspective to the Leadership Team for direction setting and decision making.
(What is the expected contributions of the position to the results of the organization)
- Selection, Validation and Development of a strong and reliable supplier base in Asia Pacific countries (China, India, South East Asia and Pacific), to be used by all manufacturing entities of Company Electric in the region. Special focus to develop Innovation and sustainable development among suppliers, in line with company¡¯s strategic sourcing ambitions and objectives. This individual must also be equally comfortable with strategy formulation and driving execution excellence.
- To develop a Preferred supplier panel by commodity, which can provide the best in class performance on quality, service and cost, through a robust supply chain solution.
- Manage key supplier relationships, drive increased productivity year over year, develop improved, repeatable processes within the purchasing group, drive excellence in functional execution and governance, and deliver the latest thinking and best practices in the areas of strategic sourcing, cost modeling, supplier relationship development, and total cost of ownership.
- Development of synergies between the local purchasing teams and constantly striving to develop / attract talents. Develop effective cross functional and inter-regional relationships.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Essential : Engineering degree ( preferably in Mechanical). Desirable : Business degree / Master level
Job Related Experience: 8 to 10 years Experience in Strategic Sourcing with exposure to Operational Purchasing. Should be able to work in a Matrix Organization.
Business Understanding: Purchasing and Supply Chain Background from Automotive or Consumer Goods Industry.
Others: Excellent Oral and written communication skills (English), Dealing with multi-regional & multi-cultural teams, Mobility within region, Good techno-commercial skills, Strong values and integrity in keeping with the Company¡¯s Principles of Responsibility |
Location£ºShanghai
