Responsibilities

•Drive development and execution of high-rise electrical system sourcing roadmap and strategic sourcing plan for the next 3 to 5 years based on the overall SC and product strategy concept together and in alignment with global cluster management team;

•Consolidating current supply base and developing resilient, agile and sustainable supply chain for key components;

•Working on cost down measures and continuous cost reduction with key strategic global partners as part of the overall Procurement budget;

•Conduct or participate in regular periodic CORE supplier review sessions;

•Leading supplier selection and negotiation by

o Working with cross-functions

o Managing key supplier relationships

o Managing and ensuring the management and tracking of internal implementation and contract compliance

•Identifying and implementing total cost of ownership reduction opportunities;

•Monitoring supplier performance and understanding drivers of specific supplier performance deviations;

•Leading corrective action procedures and supplier improvement efforts when necessary;

•Collaborate with global High-Rise elevator project team to lead and drive strategic sourcing initiatives for mechanical components according to sourcing matrix;

•Foster a cooperative approach in a challenging environment, adapting strategies to dynamic market conditions;

•Actively engage in risk assessment activities and mitigation strategies to ensure resilience supply chains;

•Ensure time to market according to overall timeline and driving overall platform cost towards target range;

•Conduct make/buy analysis, risk mapping, and mitigation strategies to leverage full scope of supply markets and existing partners/suppliers;

•Identify potentials and take responsibility for substantial and sustainable supplychain cost reductions;

•Consolidate current supply base, balancing low-cost country and global sourcing to identify and engage with the right strategic partners;

•Facilitate full potential of supplier-driven innovation during the product development process.

Requirements:

•University graduate with a bachelor’s degree or above. Technical background or Supply Chain related degrees are a plus;

•Tenure 5-8 years in purchasing preferably in the elevator industry or EMS industry;

•Strong track record in advance/forward purchasing and product development teams;

•Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

•Ability to work in a matrix structured organization;

•Strong communication and social skills paired with a solution-oriented approach;

•Fluent in English and Chinese;

•High level of engagement, flexibility, creativity and reliability;

•Willingness to travel internationally.