Buyer Commodity Specialist

We are seeking a Buyer Commodity Specialist to join our team in Shenzhen, China. As a Buyer Commodity Specialist, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery of goods.

Responsibilities:

• Supplier Management:
• Coordinate supplier reliability evaluations through visits, analysis of cost reports, and quality system audits
• Develop requests for information/proposal/quotation and analyze supplier responses
• Maintain supplier scorecards and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)

• Cost Management:
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain favorable prices, schedules, and terms
• Identify and lead life cycle cost-down projects
• Track spendings and cost-savings, setting quarterly projections and targets

• Supply Chain Management and Sourcing:
• Manage complex and long-term contracts
• Monitor supply chain healthiness and stability, alerting risks and mitigating them
• Source new suppliers and develop existing ones to maintain cost advantages and supply availability

• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Operation Skills:
• Engage with new product development teams, partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Operation teams
• Interact with individuals in administrative or executive positions within the company and supplier organizations
• Leverage internal and external resources to optimize supply chain and improve supplier performance

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in procurement, with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Strong team player with ownership of supplier accounts and programs
• Proven procurement experience and project management skills
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Oracle, and Tableau
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with strong analytical and reporting skills
• Fluent in English and Mandarin