Sourcing Manager Asia--Need Local Chinese
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Employer: iPro Solutions Ltd
Office Address: Unit 3, Haddenham Business Park, Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, HP17 8LJ, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time (On-Site)
Phone Number: +44(0)1844292630
Contact Name: Wayne Houchin
Refresh Date: Feb. 24, 2012
Expiration Date: Mar. 23, 2012 Expired
Local Chinese welcome
Source and supply materials for the company in line with quality, inventory, delivery and cost requirements. Broad knowledge of low cost sourcing in SE Asia, and in particular strong sourcing in China, India and Vietnam.
Market knowledge and some technical knowledge of product groupings such as Metal, Plastics and Electronics
Manage specific customer purchasing program and co-ordinate with Malaysia office and UK operations, NPI and customer services teams to support existing and future business.
Responsibilities to include:
Knowledge and experience of sourcing in SE Asia and in particular China, India and Vietnam
Sourcing for new business enquiries including cost modelling
Knowledge of(all or some)metalwork,casting, plastics and electronics sourcing
Responsible for organizing and participating in the selection and management of suppliers in Asia, building long-term and stable partnership with suppliers according to company’s procurement strategies, keep consistent supply, reduce the synthetically cost of procurement and obtain competitive advantage in procurement area
Understanding supplier costs and technical understanding of manufacturing processes.
Planning and execution of procurement and logistics activities to meet projects requirements with regards to costs and schedules.
Apply cost effective procurement strategies and cost reduction program.
Execution of procurement procedures (Bidding/Bid Handling, Vendor Selection, Technical/ Commercial Evaluation, Delegation of Authority, Post PO Management).
Organize periodically communications sessions and travel to suppliers according to the categorization management and to build good relationship with suppliers.
Responsible for overall China procurement activities which includes contracting, procurement, expediting, shipping, exportation, customs procedures, logistics, and materials control.
Manage returns / rejects relating to purchases under control
Qualifications & Requirements:
Languages: English and Mandarin as a minimum
Key skills and attributes:
China based
In depth experience of Purchasing and low cost sourcing.
Good general business / commercial skills.
Good product and technical knowledge of relevant products and processes.
Able to work on own initiative.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to anticipate problems and take appropriate action.
Team player.
Takes responsibility.
Makes things happen.
Salary Negotiable upon experience.
iPRO is the UK’s leading Global Sourcing and Manufacturing Solutions provider, offering a ‘one-point-of-contact’ for a wide range of bespoke, high quality engineered components and assemblies including Plastics, Metals & Electronics.
iPRO has an unrivalled network of suppliers in low cost countries and has in place our own infrastructure that ensures quality, cost, delivery and customer service are provided from our own resources.
iPRO. One Source, One Solution.
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