SUMMARY
Manage the assigned commodities by establishing and maintaining the supplier relationship. The employee will be responsible for cost containment and reduction, assisting with new product introductions and related project support, sourcing new suppliers, and continuous development of existing suppliers for each assigned commodity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages suppliers for assigned commodities by negotiating price, delivery, quality and service levels with vendors
Understands supplier reviews/evaluations for quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness
Resolves supplier performance issues that negatively impact company's ability to fill customer orders (i.e.: nonconforming material returns and replacement, late delivery, cost increase, etc.)
Initiates RFP's and RFQ's from the simple to the complex
Responsible for procuring proper materials in the appropriate quantities from qualified suppliers utilizing the MRP system
Pursue cost reductions and/or profit improvement through cooperative efforts with supply base.
Maintains inventory control by managing inventory levels of assigned commodities along with identifying and disposing of excess and inactive inventory.
Generates/processes ECN's and NCR’s when appropriate
Follows ISO procedures in support of continuous process improvement
Ability to travel as required.
PC literate with experience utilizing Microsoft software office programs - (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point) and Video conference tools.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A recognized bachelor degree or above, mechanical engineering background is required.
A minimum 5 years experience, preferably multinational corporation, with at least 3 years related experience or procurement management or sourcing function or manufacturing engineering related responsibilities in an flow control manufacturing role. Must be familiar with part qualification, first article acceptance and production readiness.
Prior utilization of MRP software for the fulfillment of ongoing production requirements.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin;
Analytical, proactive and able to foster effective working relationships with US Team, suppliers and colleagues;
Preferred technical knowledge on casting, machining, electronic products including PCBA, box building products etc;
Preferred working knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, VSM, 5S, TPM, Kaizen, Lean and quality systems including ISO9000 and QS9000/TS16949;
High business ethical standards
Must be able to work on multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously, while acting in a decisive manner and demonstrating a bias for action.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Either CPM or CSM from ISM or CPIM or CSCP from APICs preferred.