1. Demand planning & management (20%)
* review monthly material demand plans from internal departments, analyze supply market trends, and propose optimized procurement strategies.
* conduct periodic reviews of demand plan accuracy and drive corrective actions.
* manage supply disruptions and market fluctuations by adjusting procurement plans and coordinating cross-functional teams.
* align procurement plans with integral headquarters' strategies and obtain local leadership approval.
2. Procurement execution (40%)
* follow up with internal departments to ensure timely submission of purchase requests.
* execute local procurement orders post-approval and provide recommendations for hq-centralized materials based on local operational needs.
* manage end-to-end purchase order processes, including contract signing, delivery tracking, and issue resolution.
* collaborate with quality, engineering, and finance teams to address delivery anomalies, quality issues, and payment discrepancies.
* assist in inventory management to optimize stock levels.
3. Cost optimization (40%)
* develop and implement cost control plans for procured materials, including annual cost reduction targets.
* conduct cost analysis, monitor market trends, and work with hq category teams to drive pricing, strategic sourcing, and logistics optimization.
* lead new material development initiatives to optimize the supply structure and reduce costs.
4. Supplier management
* prepare and participate in supplier negotiations, including data collection, proposal development, and supporting senior leadership in discussions.
* conduct on-site supplier audits with the quality team and drive corrective actions for performance gaps.
* lead improvements in supplier delivery performance and support quality remediation efforts.
5. Other duties
* support departmental kpi/kpt achievement and process optimization initiatives.
* contribute to cross-functional projects and drive standardization/training efforts within the procurement team.
* complete ad-hoc tasks assigned by management.
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