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Commodity Manager (Mechanical)
Office Location – Wuxi, China
             

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A solid US-based, multinational public company considered to be top choice in LASER products – Global scientific instruments / measuring instruments company with products like Solid-state lasers for material processing, scientific research …, Metrology and Defect, Detection Medical Device Quality Control, SMT Component Manufacturing MLCC Testing | Circuit Trimming, Semiconductor Manufacturing Wafer Mark | Groove | Dice, for Processing systems...

Reports to: Sr.VP / Sr Dir. Global Commodity Management in US
No team to lead
Expected interview process / onboarding ASAP
3 Rounds of interview estimated
This is a NEW position (Not replacement)
         
We are looking for Commodity manager, experienced in Machining and Mechanical Components & Assemblies, with a strong desire to learn and grow with an innovative company.  

• This Commodity Manager will provide subject matter expertise in the Mechanical category and effectively understand market trends.  
• Parameters that may be examined will include the strategy development process, RFx sourcing, all phases of marketplace analysis, supplier selection, supplier relationship management, consumption management, supplier risk management, negotiation, and contracting.  
• Additionally, the manager will identify and develop new suppliers and improve existing supplier performance throughout the APAC region in support of global commodity sourcing strategies.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment navigating multiple technologies, systems, processes, organizations, sites, cultures and practices to develop and or support a robust commodity strategy. 

 
 
Requirements: 

• Partner with engineers, SQEs and regional commodity managers to create and implement comprehensive category strategy for Machining and Mechanical Components & Assemblies with defined plans for cost savings, risk assessment & mitigation, and service level agreements
• Ability to Solve complex problems important to the success of the organization and draw on experience to successfully negotiate lowest total cost of ownership/best price, OTD, Lead-Times, Customer Satisfaction, and Quality
• Collaborate directly with Design Engineering and machining and mechanical product suppliers in the active development of specific supply strategy for the key technologies and associated mechanical components 
• Create a total cost of ownership models, which includes the entire supply chain from sub-supplier, material, logistics, and other variables
• Take a leadership role on championing departmental or cross-functional engineering and sourcing initiatives to improve reliability, cost, and lead-time
• Excellent ability to effectively communicate in English with US / EU / APAC stakeholders and customers – THIS IS A MUST HAVE REQUIREMENT
• Working knowledge of machining methods/techniques, materials, and mechanical components including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methodology
• Ability to develop a comprehensive commodity strategy that takes into consideration company strategy, market trends, best practices, risks, and supplier capabilities & capacity Ability to propose a new relevant system / process in a new company
• Ability to set up Core projects for the next two years
• Ability to significantly lower the cost / negotiate with vendors
• Experience in New supplier development
• Ability to transfer suppliers regionally
• Ability to work closely with all relevant parties both internally and suppliers
• Working knowledge of machining methods / techniques, materials, and mechanical components including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing methodology                             
• Project management （NPI,……）
• Knowledge of negotiations, RFx sourcing processes, contract development and ability to develop/draft complete pro forma contract terms & conditions 
• Flexibility to travel within APAC up to 25% of the time, occasionally to Europe and the US.
• Oracle SAP or other ERP experience
• Commodity Management experience working in a diverse supply chain organization 
• Preferred experience in commodity management on a global level
• Preferred but not a must Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering and/or Supply Chain, or MBA or equivalent experience 

​Why Join Us?

• Competitive company resources and benefits offered
• Large company platform for career development
• Dynamic company culture and team environment
• Travel opportunities within APAC, EU and US

We can assure you that you’ll never die of boredom.
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