Responsibilities

• Support Category Manager and/or the Head of Category Management, to execute global sourcing strategies for various categories include but not limited to machining, mechanical & electronics, rubber/plastic, standard parts etc.
• Acting as a business partner to key stakeholders in business team (Business Units, Engineering, etc.) and Operations team (Supplier Quality, Production, Materials Management etc).
• Sustaining the Global Category Management Operating Model and provide the supply capability and capacity at best cost to support the company’s future business needs and protection of brand value.
• Management of own categories and functional category team (capacity, knowledge management, performance)                                        
• Application of aligned sourcing processes, sustainable supplier assessments and development approach, a performing and regulatory compliant supply base footprint shall be established and actively managed, contributing to the enhancement of the supply base performance on Quality, Delivery and Cost (QCD).
• Realization of a measurable value >3% in recurring and P&L effective cost reductions per year across the global 3rd party spend in the assigned spend categories accompanied by a leveraged and benchmarked supply base management.
• Grow and further develop a qualified and performing Best Cost Country Supply Base in line with the companies and operations BCC objectives Asia and manage a sustainable spend allocation.
• Accountable for the category specific achievement of the objectives of cost optimization, supply base optimization, geographic sourcing footprint and Best Cost Country Sourcing                         
• Providing forward-looking guidance on trends, threats and opportunities in own category & Actively monitors and performs a supply base risk assessment.
• Active contribution to the bottom up alignment of the Direct Materials Category Team with the defined / set company objectives                                  
• Embracing change, possessing a continuous improvement mindset, has a passion for exceeding company and customer expectations

Qualifications and Key skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Sourcing / Procurement / Mechanical Engineering.
• Min 2 years in-depth strategic and operational sourcing experience with a solid working knowledge of global category management
• Preferable hands-on experience in supplier management on various categories. Main focus on Machining Supplier, but not limited to Raw Materials, Surface Treatment (Clear/Hard Anodizing/Coating, Cleaning Level, Heat Treatment etc), M&E/P&E/E&E Assembly. Includes supplier training on VAT-specific processes and standards
• Experience in the field of vacuum technology semi-conductors would be an added advantage
• Sourcing in Asia and experience in Best Cost Country and spend relocation activities
• Strong analytical skills (risk based) and focus on the essential facts, with the ability to present results clearly and compellingly.
• Working experience within a global complex organization
• Sensible and emphatic communication skills with suppliers, colleagues, internal stakeholders, etc.
• Self-motivator who works effectively in team or independent work environments;
• Able to get results through others, able to multi-task, sense of priority, able to handle stress levels.