Description
As a Sr. Sourcing Deputy, you will play a crucial role in executing procurement processes, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies. The focus will be on strategic sourcing and supplier management, including negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance. You will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company goals and market trends.
Market Intelligence and Insight: Conduct thorough market analysis to stay abreast of industry trends, pricing dynamics, and emerging opportunities. Provide strategic insights to the leadership team based on market and supplier assessments. Research and analyze the China market for Keyboards, Mouse, Headsets, etc., focusing on market differentiation in each product category. Establish a database for efficient retrieval and study of market insights. Set up the routine market intelligence alignment with BG. Conduct supplier visits / surveys to assess local supplier capabilities and keep the information updated. Maintain a comprehensive database for effective supplier evaluation and analysis.
Supplier & Sourcing Strategy development: Scout for ODM/JDM and Sub-Assy, Key component suppliers in China. Develop a sufficient ODM / JDM supply base and formulate comprehensive supplier sourcing strategies for the China market. Lead cross-functional teams to drive the supplier and sourcing strategy. Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing processes, from supplier identification to contract negotiation and relationship management. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with vendors, and suppliers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in sourcing and supply chain management.
Cost and RFx Management: Ensure RFx packages are ready with required info and conduct RFx engagement with selected supplier candidates. Negotiate pricing, terms, contracts, and all necessary details. Able to conduct detailed cost analysis including BOM review and should cost analysis. Cost management including launch at the best possible cost and continuous cost improvement after MP to assure YOY cost reduction, cost control, and cost containment targets are met.
Cross Functional Collaboration: Develop and maintain relationships with Business Group (BG) for C4C business. Work as GSM window for C4C business across different product lines. Coordinate, bridge communication with C4C team (BG/Project/Eng), GSM (Component and FG), and MFG operation teams. Execute GSM's C4C sourcing strategy with C4C product roadmap and development direction.