Commodity Manager

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, We’re looking to add a Commodity Manager located in Suzhou 苏州高新区.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager the Commodity Manager role involves…

What a typical day looks like:

• Establish and manage long term supplier relationships and will engage with all MCi production sites and product development teams
• Guide the selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity costs and performance goals
• Investigate, negotiate and implement cost reduction opportunities within the commodity spend to support the business
• Implement programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization
• Manage the Quotation process for new products and executing benchmarks within the designated commodity
• Monitor current commodity market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges. Develop, implement and communicate tactical and strategic commodity plans internally
• Collaborate with MCi product development teams to coordinate sourcing strategies and ensure a smooth and timely manufacturing ramp on new programs
• Provide access to leading technology, product roadmaps, technology strategies and industry trends.
• Provide point of escalation for Commodity issues as appropriate
• Regular review supply performance of suppliers, take proactive actions, coordinate with logistic team and suppliers when necessary to ensure the production.
• Closing contracts with suppliers after approval

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin
• Prior Automotive background of at least 3 years or more
• Prior commercial experience of at least 3 to 5 years or more
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Must be open to frequent travel as required by the job role
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Must manage long term projects and have strong project planning/management skills
• Expertise with SAP ERP system, not essential but desirable

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:

• Social Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO

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