Procurement Leader

What you will do

• Manage procurement DM material team activities to achieve procurement goals and objectives.
• Ensure daily procurement activities for local and overseas markets are efficient and effective.
• Comply with Global Procurement policies and procedures and cascade the information to Business Partner.
• Take lead on supplier souring with best CQD(cost,quality,delivery) and agreement sign back.
• Ensure price accuration/reasonable & maintain in time for daily new parts and price adjustment per market material price for index/Econ material
• Liaise with relevant government bodies e.g. custom matters, freight, MIDA etc. when required.
• Provide transparent leadership engagement through daily action that relates to environmental, health and safety (EHS) improvement.
• Participate in local operation meeting, cooperate plant team to ensure supplier delivery can fulfill customer order requirement
• Cost down management via negotiation/VAVE to meet DM saving target, maintain monthly actual saving to WAVE system
• Support APAC TWC improvement target
• Manage monthly PPV outlook for DM/Index/Econ material to align with APAC team & Finance.

How you will do it

• Builds and implement strategic sourcing plan that fosters continuous improvement in supply chain cost, quality, and delivery.
• Serves as the principal authority and liaison for the company with suppliers on business objectives: Advises the negotiation of supply contracts, identifies, and approves suppliers and purchase prices in the company purchasing system.
• Ensures supplier's operating principles meet the company's requirements: Audits the suppliers’ costs, financial performance, manufacturing, and technical capabilities to identify process and product improvement opportunities.
• Coordinates supplier collaboration with engineering, quality and material personnel in product development projects, quality, and delivery improvement.
• To perform and contribute to other duties and activities assigned by the supervisor

What we look for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or Technical related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in sourcing and/or quality in manufacturing industry
• Experience in project management.
• Detailed knowledge of procurement procedures and policies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Proficient in English and Mandarin language is an added advantage (Preferred).
• User experience in ERP system e.g. SAP and etc.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively lead people of any level under all conditions.
• Logistics knowledge (ocean shipment, airfreight, bonded warehousing, container language/types, customs & relevant authorities’ documentation
• Detailed understanding of procurement policy and procedure, including purchasing, shipping, delivery, receiving, preparing and issuing
• Understanding of the sales and production cycle of the air-conditioning industry and be able to comply with the procurement activities for best industry practice
• Knowledge on ISO9001, ISO14001, 5S and production, safety policy and procedure
• Accept business trip arrangements