Sourcing Manager - Equipment China - Jobs Intralox

Location

Shanghai, China

Job Category

Supply Chain Management & Warehouse

Division

Intralox

Job Description (General Summary)

The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for implementing sourcing and category strategies starting with commercial parts (pneumatics, motors, cables, fasteners, etc.). The Sourcing Manager will be overall responsible for the performance of the category and suppliers in terms of contracts, lead-times, on-time delivery, quality, and price agreements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams for risk management, supplier developments, quality improvements, cost savings, lead time reductions, and process improvements. The ideal candidate has experience managing suppliers, will possess strong analytical skills, and has a deep technical understanding of the categories they will be managing.

The Equipment procurement team is a relatively young team in APAC. The sourcing discipline needs to be further developed in terms of processes, tools, templates, etc. You’ll be working heavily with the local equipment team and the global sourcing and supply chain teams.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement category strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
Overall responsibility for the suppliers and take ownership of categories and suppliers’ performance.
Review, maintain and develop suppliers to reduce risks, improve quality, reduce lead-times & cost prices, and improve other service level agreements.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, quality, operations, and finance to align sourcing strategies with overall business objectives.
Develop the sourcing function in APAC in terms of processes, tools, templates, KPIs, etc.
Collaborate with quality teams to ensure that the goods or services delivered meet the required quality standards and specifications.

Required competencies:

Teamwork within and across operating divisions
Excellent interpersonal skills with proactive communication
Flexible with multi-responsibilities
Detail-oriented and well organized
Self-managed and proactive
Continuous improvement mindset
Strategic and development mindset

Desired qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Excellent English in writing and speaking.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in supplier management.
Deep understanding of commercial parts (pneumatics, motors, cables, fasteners, etc.).
Ability to interpret mechanical drawing packages.
Strong management and collaboration skills including planning and leadership.
Ability to work with various stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
Deep understanding of problem-solving techniques.
Computer proficiency with demonstrated experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Must be able to travel within China.

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