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Global Sourcing Manager |
2009-8-8
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Department Trailer Systems BU
Location Xiamen
Reports To
Managing Director, China (Expatriate)
Global Strategic Sourcing VP (Based in Germany )ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: other duties may be assigned. In each of the duties listed below the employee is expected to perform to the highest standards of quality, to strive for maximum customer satisfaction, and to continually look for ways to improve the methods, practices and procedures of this position:Overall responsibility for supplier qualification and development, for both in-country manufacturing operations and Far East sourcing initiatives.Support contract adjustments, negotiations, cost reduction programs, and continuous improvement with suppliers.In country contact for the lead global commodity managers.Be responsible for the communications to the supplier: Quality standards ECN's PPAP Schedules Delivery issues good or bad SUPPLIER SCORE CARD; ADDRESSING HIS PERFORMANCE Serve the role of visiting other Far East supplier of the SAF HOLLAND Sourcing Teams. This would include first visit to a supplier to evaluate their capabilities.Assist with the risk management for sourced parts.Push/monitor the standardized process being developed by the two Sourcing Teams.Implement special projects defined by the Lead Commodity Managers: In country freight Potential freight consolidation activities with several vendors. Explore opportunities with other Lead Commodity Managers as identified.Support scheduling department at delivery backlogs situations and logistic issues.Approves (or removes) supplier status certification and maintains complete records of assessments / audits.Maintain complete security and confidentiality of all Company records.Perform other miscellaneous duties consistent with this position.Responsible for ensuring regular, timely, and accurate communication with all reports to improve morale and foster an information-sharing work environment.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES To be determined.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma required and Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, six (6) years or more of experience in a manufacturing quality assurance environment preferably in an APQP automotive quality environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient in problem solving techniques, ASQ certification preferred.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to use a personal computer, working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.Mandarin as primary language and English as secondary language; English level must be a minimum of CET 6.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as variance analysis, frequency distribution, sampling theory, and SPC to practical situations.REASONING ABILITY Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as variance analysis, frequency distribution, sampling theory, and SPC to practical situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls, reach with hands or arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.TRAVEL Frequent domestic travel will be required with annual or semi-annual travel overseas to company's USA and Germany offices.
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