Supply Chain Senior Manager For Project And Engineering
CurrentThe Senior Manager, Project Category reports directly to the Director, Supply Chain to oversee & monitor all procurement projects and works in collaboration with Supply Chain Project Category Director globally.Responsible for planning and overseeing Supply Chain related projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion, within budget and with the best supplier\product and service options. This includes but not limited to budget tracking & control, fulfill purchase requests according to the designer’s specification, coordinate import/export logistics for new projects, approve purchase orders, ensure excellent product/ services quality, manage deliveries and payments.Proactively conducts market, supplier, and product research for the assigned commodity categories to analyze product’s internal and external environmental impact, cost drivers, trend, potential issues and risks. With knowledge and expertise, develops sourcing strategy (where to purchase, considering the demand and supply situations, while minimizing risk and costs) for the commodity to ensure consistent supply of quality products at the best possible pricing for the Company and guard against potential risk/supplier issues. Continuously improves and re-evaluates sourcing activities of the categories, develops strategic partnership with highly capable suppliers, and represents the Company in all dealings and negotiation with the suppliers. Assesses category spending, evaluates supply market, conducts total cost analysis, identifies suitable sourcing option, negotiates with the suppliers track result, and assesses the supplier performance according to Company standard and requirement.