Job Description:
1. IMG (International Market Group) lead buyer for wiring harness and sub-components on strategy/ sourcing/Cost reduction/ operation.
2. IMG representative on global strategy development, alignment with Global counter parts and Matched Pairs teams.
3. IMG Supply Risk management for respective suppliers' sites. And mitigate the risk by analyzing market supply/demand trend, Raw material, component shortage, etc.
4. Interface with cross functional teams for quality internal cooperation, and smooth delivery of the commodity strategy and program launch.
5. Enhance positive relationship with suppliers for mutual success on business.
Responsibilities
1. Lead IMG (International Market Group) wiring harness and/or other Electrical/Electronic commodity sourcing with Quality/Cost/Delivery criteria met, following program milestones from program start until ends while maintaining sustainable relationship with suppliers.
2. Lead delivery of year-over-year Total Value Management (TVM) target % drive for gap closure per annual gap process.
3. Drive for localization and Quality-Cost-Delivery continuous improvement for the respective suppliers.
4. Lead supplier payment and supply risk issues if any; Close monitor/build healthy supply base under VUCA environment.
5. Represent IMG purchasing point of view on global commodity strategy alignment.
6. Support local projects with Product Design team and support cross functional team per needs.
7. Handle Production Order/Tooling Order timely release for new parts/design change parts and Total Value Management (TVM) claims etc.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor+ with 3 years+ experience.
2. Production purchasing experience in Automotive industry.
3. Adequate technical knowledge on Electrical commodities.
4. Strong problem-solving and logic/data analysis capabilities.
5. Strong communication skills in English with cross function teams.
6. Capability of leading cross functional team & driving results with resilience.
Preferred previous experiences and skills
1. Rich Commodity sourcing experience for wiring harness and/or Electrical commodities.
2. Strong negotiation skills (creating leverage in both offensive and defensive situations).
3. Strong big data analysis and logic skills for mathematical model.
4. Comprehensive knowledge in Purchasing procedures, Program launch, and manufacturing process, etc.
5. Ability to interpret organization needs and commercial strategies as input into global strategies.
6. Lead/ support cross functional team & drive towards common solution in complicated cases.
7. Proactive actions to address issues with initiatives and resilience.
