Lead related project procurement activities required to support new products development & industrialization & localization projects activities across the leagues.
What will you do?
Identify new technologies & new suppliers, qualify new supplier during design concept phase
Identify new technologies required for new designs.
Understand product design/function to guide design options to best available technologies (technical requirements, cost, lifetime, …)
Provide local market intelligence and project requirements to build procurement strategies through Category core teams.
Coordinate w/ quality and category procurement teams to identify, select and qualify new suppliers following SAM process.
Deploy Procurement/Supplier strategy
Align supplier strategy w/ Category Team for each Category.
Implement procurement strategy by Supplier mapping and challenge category team with new products’ needs.
Avoid any monopolistic situation whenever possible.
Guide development teams to select appropriate suppliers.
Lead early supplier involvement
Leverage supplier expertise to improve Design for Manufacturing.
Support value analysis by function vs cost and boost QVE ideas
Introduce Innovation ideas from supplier side to new projects.
Manage BOM cost & MSA
Conduct cost estimation through the cost breakdown, should cost
Get and analyze supplier quotes.
Monitor and ensure competitive material cost to meet product target cost.
Negotiate all procurement terms and conditions QDCS (quality/delivery/cost/service).
Set up MSA for strategic parts & components.
Conduct project management for product/part
Build up and follow up project planning w/ supplier and cross-functional/global teams.
Manage supplier performance in terms of in due time & quality of deliverables, and monitor improvement
Ensure quality and on time delivery of procurement project deliverables
All process/procedure should follow PES (Procurement Excellence System) requirement.
What are the key skills we are looking for?
Cost Analysis — advanced level; evaluating supplier proposals to optimize offer profitability
Contract Management — advanced level; negotiating terms that protect business interests and enable flexibility
Customer Intelligence — advanced level; translating market insights into procurement strategies that meet customer needs
Product Lifecycle Management — advanced level; aligning procurement activities with offer development timelines
Procurement Negotiations — advanced level; securing favorable terms while building strong supplier partnerships
Supplier Management — advanced level; maintaining relationships that ensure quality and reliability
Business Acumen — advanced level; connecting procurement decisions to broader business goals
Strategic Thinking — advanced level; anticipating market shifts and proactively adjusting sourcing strategies
What qualifications will make you successful?
Bachelor’s degree of science in mechanical or electronic disciplines. Familiar with material/sheet metal and plastic molding & stamping. EE background is preferred
Master is preferred
5 to 10 years min. with similar working experience for Mechanical/Electric/Electronics commodities, strong product knowledge and project procurement experience
20% business travel might be required for supplier visit/plant execution and sourcing needs.
What's in it for me?
High-visibility role where your decisions shape competitive market offerings
Collaborative culture with cross-functional exposure and leadership engagement
Opportunities to grow expertise in sustainable and digital procurement
Autonomy to drive results with flexibility and professional independence
Bring your procurement expertise to a team that values strategic impact—apply today!
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