
Commodity Team Manager
- Suzhou, Jiangsu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Define and drive the commodity strategy for assigned category to promote synergy and centralized procurement initiatives across locations.
- Develop the supplier base for assigned commodity to ensure supply chain security and enable supply chain excellence.
- Control the commodity budget and drive sustainable productivity improvements.
- Responsible for assigned commodity demand analysis, aligning with cross-functional teams for product development roadmaps and NPI plans; provide yearly/monthly demand forecasts.
- Responsible for cost analysis and sustainable productivity planning; lead annual supplier negotiation and other cost reduction initiatives.
- Responsible for supplier management strategy, including defining supplier criteria, development plans, regular evaluation, and performance reviews; manage supplier relationships and align business development strategies.
- Participate in procurement process optimization and improvement; propose rational suggestions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Lead and manage a team of commodity specialists, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to ensure their professional growth and development.
- Set clear goals and objectives for the team, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Complete other tasks assigned by leadership and actively support the work of other departments to provide overall support for the company's operations.
- Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or related fields.
- Good knowledge in mechanical parts manufacturing process and cost.
- Strong communication skills, negotiation abilities, and problem-solving skills to effectively interact with suppliers and internal teams.
- Fluent in Chinese and English.