Summary

Job Responsibilities

Lead the Die Casting procurement team to achieve overall team targets and business objectives.
Collaborate with global hub supply teams in Switzerland and the US to coordinate the logistics chain and ensure defined requirements are met.
Develop and optimize the supply chain from a global perspective to support product and business needs.
Establish global procurement strategies and lead global sourcing activities for die casting categories.
Define and manage the supplier portfolio, including supplier consolidation, phase-out, and new supplier introduction in line with product requirements.
Lead annual supplier price negotiations and manage framework agreements.
Oversee supplier quality performance, support Supplier Quality Engineering in resolving quality issues, drive continuous improvement, and manage supplier claims.
Support operational buyers in following up supplier deliveries and improving on-time delivery performance.
Drive supplier relationship management and supplier risk management initiatives.
Promote parts standardization, simplification, and localization to improve efficiency and cost competitiveness.

Bachelor degree in Mechanical /Hydraulic /Industrial/Economics, Sourcing & Supply Chain trainings
More than 10 years Sourcing experience in mechanical industry,
Experience in relevant sourcing category such as Machining, die casting or injection mould industry, Casting is preferred.
Proficient in advanced sourcing methodologies, including Total Cost of Ownership analysis, cost breakdown analysis, negotiation, supplier selection, supplier development, and supplier relationship management.
Good understanding of machining-related manufacturing processes.
Solid knowledge of company operations, including logistics, finance, production, quality, and R&D.
Good command of both English and Chinese, in oral and written communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of using relevant AI tools to improve work efficiency.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage complex stakeholder interactions effectively.
Strong leadership capabilities, with a focus on building team competence through teaching, coaching, and mentoring.
Self-driven, proactive, and capable of making sound decisions independently.
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and professionally
Personal commitment and result oriented
Cross functional, holistic and logic thinking and action taking
Good communication skills with influencing and convincing