* Development, presentation, execution, and regular updating of procurement
strategies for responsible commodities globally and regionally. Significant
focus on a cost competitive and sustainable supply base, driving cost
optimization, supplier improvement and development, supplier quality, and
supply chain performance.
* Manage supplier relationships with current suppliers.
* Identify, benchmark and analyze potential new suppliers that could reduce
costs and provide increased value to Yanfeng.
* Lead, develop, and manage commodity road maps to meet or exceed planned goals
for cost savings and material economics and to provide forecast information
to the organization.
* Drive and support cost savings activities including material changes,
material consolidation etc.
* Understand market for responsible commodities and drive initiates to mitigate
risk or promote opportunities for the business.
* Work with commercial on material economics claim with OEM customers.
* Follow purchasing operating system and purchasing process to complete
sourcing and negotiation,
execution of strategies, and any operational
procurement items.
* Update purchase orders periodically with suppliers per the agreement
* Support purchase to pay issues.
* Support supplier development teams by leading supplier executive reviews with
low performing suppliers, support and negotiate supplier charge back
escalations.
* Guarantee compliance with internal processes.
Qualifications
* Bachelors level degree, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration.
* 5-9 minimum years of experience with supply chain-related roles with a focus
on negotiation.
* 3-5 minimum years of experience within the automotive industry.
* Experience with raw materials is a plus.
* Strong relational/interpersonal skills.
* Must be willing to travel and work at supplier locations, including
industrial manufacturing plants which may require climbing, lifting, or
working in confined spaces.
* Procurement- bot