Job description
Position Summary
Accomplish all purchasing routines for assigned categories including but not limited to supplier sourcing, sending RFQ, implementing price comparison, supplier on-boarding and selection, price, T&C negotiation, contract signing, etc. Iniate, align and implement purchasing strategies for assigned categories on a regular basis.
Manage global and local purchasing tools, in order to follow all regulations and internal principles and update required data in a timely manner. Analyze and generate purchasing report. Conduct cost reduction on regular basis. Main Tasks Make sure all purchasing routines and transactions are well maintained without any compliance issues.
Draft, update and implement assigned category purchasing strategies and communicate with stakeholders when needed. Manage purchasing tools and reports and keep close communication with colleagues from headquarter and other departments for alignments. Manage assigned product transfer and localization projects.
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical engineering or equivalent Experience Demonstrated strong manufacturing or engineering background and sourcing knowledge in production environment with at least 5 years of experience in the relevant areas. Rich experience of machined parts and other mechanical categories with understanding of cost breakdown and should-cost, preferably in high-mix low-volume industry.
Proven ability to set ambitious target and achieve saving result by localization, should-cost analysis and VA/VE Familiar with procurement process, supplier evaluation and quality system. Good communication, negotiation and supplier development skills. Rich experiences in SAP system related to supplier and material management modules.
Other skills Good written and spoken English. Category management and project Management Strong Data analysis skills Proficient with Microsoft Office – Excel & PowerPoint Competencies Good knowledge and experience with purchasing mechanical products, especially localization experience. Coordinates global projects partnering strategic buyers of other location within the same project.
Lead review and negotiation of contracts to confirm pricing, mitigate risks and ensure supply. Lead the cross-functional team (including quality, engineering and operations) in the evaluation, selection and qualification of new suppliers. Work with the team to also develop strategies to establish an optimised supply base.
High efficiency and quick response to business requests. Quick learner and team player Self-motivated with strong can-do atitude Your ZEISS Recruiting Team