Responsible as the single point of contact and ownership of EMS relationship and production attainmentManage and create cost reduction projects and targets at our key EMS suppliers in Asia and EuropeManage the relationships with all key EMS suppliers of the assigned products and/or services for the Systems & Solutions GroupWork collaboratively to support Integration Center supply chain and operational teams to ensure access to best cost material and optimized supply chain setup within assigned categories
In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Responsible as the single point of contact and ownership of EMS relationship and production attainment
Manage and create cost reduction projects and targets at our key EMS suppliers in Asia and Europe
Manage the relationships with all key EMS suppliers of the assigned products and/or services for the Systems & Solutions Group
Work collaboratively to support Integration Center supply chain and operational teams to ensure access to best cost material and optimized supply chain setup within assigned categories
Responsible for Electrical System integration components category, including 3 rd party Electrical hardware and accessories.
Navigate and analyze complex data to identify and present opportunities
Establish and present business cases supporting sourcing recommendations
Manage and lead strategic supplier relationships and performance improvements
Develop, negotiate, and implement regional supplier contracts
Support Electrical System assembly sites - Integration Centers - by owning key supplier relationships, act as escalation point.
Continually develop and implement Supply Chain strategies in order to exceed Supply Management business objectives relating to, but not restricted to, cost, delivery performance and quality
Support supplier consolidation initiatives through the identification of best cost suppliers in best cost countries and the migration of spend to such suppliers. Leverage the supplier development process, from identification of secondary sources, through process capability audits and product qualification
Negotiate global and local supply agreements
Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with Key suppliers, establishing performance metrics/reporting (cost, delivery, lead-time, quality) to drive continuous improvement
Work with senior management to set individual objectives and ensure progress though out each period to meet those objectives
Ensure new product introduction occurs in a timely manner and meets all business objectives through coordination with appropriate functions to ensure business, commercial and technology requirements are met or exceeded
Report on key performance measures, take appropriate action and resolve when performance is below established targets
Feed into SOP (forecast requirements, material and capacity constraints)
Ensure compliance to ethical, regulatory and compliance regulations
Plan and manage the inbound material supply line so as to achieve Supply Chain objectives for quality, delivery, cost and flexibility
Identify and implement process improvements within the planning/procurement process
Ensure compliance of workplace safety rules, including but not limited to the usage of a personal protective equipment, if provided to you, while working; not involve in any unsafe or negligent act that may endanger peers or oneself; reporting unsafe work conditions and providing suggestions to improve safety/ health at work, as needed
Who You Are:
Excellent management and interpersonal skill
For This Role, You Will Need:
Expertise in contract negotiation and risk analysis
Good presentation skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, good project and resource management skills
Ability to lead a team, Ability to adapt to change
Willing to travel, regionally and globally
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
5+ years experience in strategic procurement with in a technology driven company, preferably within electronics or contract manufacturing
Degree in relevant subject to role and/or relevant post graduate professional qualification or suitable work experience