Responsible for Group Service in APAC, with priority at HR & MKT services. Adapt global strategy to Asia countries. Build up category landscape in Asia. Standardize sourcing documentation and coach location buyers in process knowledge.Lead strategic sourcing cases (PVO>EUR 250K) and explore synergy opportunities.

Establishing a solid foundation for the new plant in Malaysia, ensuring that it is set up for operational efficiency and success from the outset.

Secure and allocate necessary resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment, for the successful execution of OEM and plant relocation projects.

Set up/ Implementation of regional material field strategy (sourcing strategy); Mentorship for assigned suppliers including release, evaluate, eliminate suppliers (operational supplier management);Purchasing order management according to approved purchasing request; RFQ, RFI, Bidding, Auction, price benchmarking, COQ and price contract management; Commercial negotiation and contracting, including purchasing contract, service agreement, quality agreement and other… Show more Set up/ Implementation of regional material field strategy (sourcing strategy); Mentorship for assigned suppliers including release, evaluate, eliminate suppliers (operational supplier management);Purchasing order management according to approved purchasing request; RFQ, RFI, Bidding, Auction, price benchmarking, COQ and price contract management; Commercial negotiation and contracting, including purchasing contract, service agreement, quality agreement and other terms; Supplier assessment and evaluation; Supplier base development and catalogue management; Annual price negotiation and terms review (payment term, delivery term…);Supplier issue management;Market survey, industrial analysis and purchasing data analysis for improving indirect purchasing bidding power and strategy development. Show less