Purchasing Commodity Manager Chemicals
Shanghai, China
Ref: 09-314-FR-R11
Our Client
is a multi cultural company in the automotive sector.
Mission
Under the direct supervision of the Global commodity Director for Chemicals, the Commodity Manager will be in charge of leading and control the purchasing of components and/or raw materials in China for all Business Units of the Company. The Chemicals commodity includes plastics, resins, rubber, various non metallic raw materials, coatings, adhesives, fibers, electronic components …
- As the Global Commodity Leader, you understand and effectively communicate global business trends and drivers that include technological and business footprints of the components and raw materials.
- You segment and define supply base to support trends and drivers.
- You possess knowledge of the Asian supply market trends and characteristics (e.g., associations, conferences, etc).
- You define commodity strategies to achieve corporate, purchasing & BU goals/objectives. This should include supply base rationalization, development & spend management/segmentation for geographic considerations.
- You utilize commodity expertise and Commodity strategies to create/update Business Plans and Strategic Plan Metrics: incl. (but not limited to) MCS (Material Cost Savings), BCC objectives, supplier performance objectives, advanced technology drivers
- You develop Supplier Partnerships/Strategic Alliances as necessary to support/enhance commodities strategies.
- You serve as focal point for escalation of all supplier relationship issues.
- You drive supplier approval process.
- You manage cross-functional team (incl. BU and Purchasing functions).
- As Contract Sponsor, you negotiate, create, maintain & enforce all commodity supplier contracts
- You travel to suppliers and other company facilities as required for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Business / Materials Management or Logistics required with a preference for an MBA or Purchasing Education.
- Min. 3-5 years Purchasing/Procurement and / or a Materials Management related field with a preference towards high volume manufacturing related industries.
- Demonstrated background and proven experience with high level supplier negotiations and materials management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong personality with a high energy level and creativity. Solution and result orientation.
- Fluent Mandarin and English is required.