Commodity Manager Mechanical

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## Job Summary



To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Commodity Manager Mechanical located in Shanghai Waigaoqiao .

Reporting to the Sr. Materials Manager , the Commodity Manager Mechanical role involves…

What a typical day looks like :

- Establish and manage long term supplier relationships and will engage with production sites and product development teams
- Guide the selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity costs and performance goals
- Investigate, negotiate and implement cost reduction opportunities within the commodity spend to support the business.
- Implement programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization
- Manage the Quotation process for new products and executing benchmarks within the designated commodity
- Monitor current commodity market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges. Develop, implement and communicate tactical and strategic commodity plans internally.
- Collaborate with SpinCo product development teams to coordinate sourcing strategies and ensure a smooth and timely manufacturing ramp on new programs
- Provide access to leading technology, product roadmaps, technology strategies and industry trends.
- Provide point of escalation for Commodity issues as appropriate
- Regular review supply performance of suppliers, take proactive actions, coordinate with logistic team and suppliers when necessary to ensure the production.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team :

- Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin
- Prior Mechanical background of at least 5 years or more
- Prior commercial experience of at least 3 years or more
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
- Must be open to frequent travel as required by the job role
- Strong data and logic analytical skills
- Good internal & external communication skills
- Must manage long term projects and have strong project planning/management skills
- Expertise with SAP ERP system, not essential but desirable

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:

- Social Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO

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## Job Category
Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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