Commodity Leader

• Supervise and coach Commodity Buyers in the daily execution of purchasing duties, supplier development, and problem resolution.
• Support the Commodity Manager in setting and executing commodity strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Coordinate sourcing activities for multiple projects or new product introductions, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial requirements.
• Lead escalated negotiations with suppliers regarding pricing, contracts, and disputes.
• Monitor and analyze commodity market trends, reporting risks and opportunities to management.
• Track team performance against cost, quality, and delivery KPIs; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Drive process improvements and support digitalization initiatives in procurement systems and workflows.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between procurement, engineering, quality, and production.
• Ensure the documentation and implementation of compliance, ethics, and company policies within the team.
• Assist in developing and delivering training for procurement team members.

• Bachelor degree or above, major in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or related fields. More than 5 years purchasing ralated work experience. Proven experience of leading or mentoring a small procurement team.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to make strategic decisions and drive process change.
• Proficient English and Mandarin skills (oral and written).
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced data analysis (Excel, Power BI) preferred.
• Solid understanding of commodity markets and supplier evaluation, good negotiation and contract management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities, excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

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