We're seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to assist our order management group in managing the materials purchasing process and negotiating with suppliers.
Responsibilities:
- Vendor Development & Management - To develop & qualify supplier by providing him the necessary support. Address product as well as field quality issues by coordinating with Suppliers as well as internal functions like R&D, Quality, Sales function
- Costing and Cost Control - Cost Estimation, costing & Drive cost reduction by a teardown of critical components. Ensure complete and accurate flow-down of specifications on all POs to suppliers across all commodities and provide a list of shortages. Prepare send and pricing reports. Negotiate pricing on an order-by-order basis
- Saving- To initiate, implement and monitor cost saving by using various levers of negotiation. Work on cost optimization of the Product by connecting the R&D Team with different suppliers & proposing alternatives to optimize cost
- Timely implementation of Projects - To coordinate with the New Product development teams & suppliers for timely implementation of projects
- Supplier Management - To develop and manage suppliers on techno-commercial aspects. Track and ensure on time delivery of materials, and provide regular updates to Planning and Project/Inventory Coordinators
- Excess Inventory Liquidation - To sell off the excess component inventory lying at the EMS & optimize the excess inventory cost
Requirements
Must -Have-Requirements
- Minimum of 5-year experience in a supply chain or purchasing role
- PCB, BOM and component sourcing experience
- Experience managing suppliers
- Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
- Analytical and structured
- Impeccable written and verbal communication
- Proven multi-tasking abilities
- Experience in procurement and negotiation
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of Google Suite Tools (i.e. spreadsheets, ppt)
Nice -to -have Requirements
- Good at building professional relationships across all levels of an organization
- Knowledge of strategic SCM processes
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are a plus
- A good network of component manufacturers/suppliers, distributors & stock listers
