Localization Project Manager
- Beijing
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and monitor localization project for the region in line with global category strategies
- Monitor total cost of equipment, develop and implement short/long term improve plan
- Identify and qualify new suppliers, prioritizing these in best-cost countries to achieve strategic cost advantages
- Conduct supplier capability assessments, including technical, financial and operational evaluations
- Partner with the Sourcing groups, Supplier quality other cross functional teams
- Negotiate and establish long-term agreements with the new suppliers, ensuring competitive TCO and favorable terms
- Define global benefit targets and ensure achievement of targets and KPIs on a best cost suppliers development roadmap
- Ensure compliance with the sourcing processes
- Enter relevant sourcing data in SAP for new product codes and pricelist updates
- Education Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering is preferred
- Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent * Language Requirements- English
- Fluency in French, Italian is an advantage * Professional Qualifications and Experience- Min 10 yrs in strategic sourcing in an international manufacturing company, , preferably in high industry standards companies
- International negotiation, contract and claim management
- Prepared to travel
- Experience in supplier scouting, evaluation, business case creation and assessment
- Additional experience in cost reduction projects, value analyses, total quality mgt., supplier qual. Assurance
- Strong written and oral communication skills; be able to communicate effectively at all levels
- Result oriented * Key Leadership Behaviour (pls see details in tab "Key Leadership Behavior)- Drive for Results
- Problem Solving
- Perseverance
- Action Orientated
- Conflict Management
- Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels and with all functions
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in cross-functional and international teamsBy applying to this vacancy, the applicant acknowledges and agrees to the processing of his/her personal data included in the job application.