Role Purpose

This role leads and executes multiple cross-regional MRO sourcing initiatives to streamline the MRO supply chain and drive cost reduction in support of business needs. The position is also responsible for developing strong supplier relationships and managing the performance of critical consumable parts suppliers across Q.C.D.M.S+i tools to ensure supply chain sustainability and reliability. In addition, the role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies, execute projects, develop second sources, strengthen supply management, solve supply issues and continuously deliver AMC savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct spending analysis and develop sourcing strategies or negotiation plans based on data-driven insights, business needs and market intelligence.
• Initiate and execute sourcing projects across regions and teams.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers covering annual pricing, rebates, contracts, and new projects.
• Manage AMC portfolios, including AMC savings, Headwind/Excess cost, Mitigation initiatives.
• Manage suppliers, maintain good supplier relationships, lead SRM activities including Annual audits, QBRs and other assigned actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop 2nd source solutions for managed material, mitigate supply risks, and continuously deliver cost reductions.
• Lead new supplier qualification activities and support new product development initiatives.
• Manage contracts and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
• Support non-glass inventory reduction through multiple solutions, including consignment, VMI, and inventory resale.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at each site and fulfill business requirements effectively. Support cross-functional teams to resolve daily operation issues (PO, delivery, quality, etc.)
• Support external projects led by cross-functional teams based on business requirements, including SQM, Engineering, and BSM initiatives.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in procurement.
• Familiarity with MRO parts brands and category, related Procurment processes and tools.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Category strategy development
• Project management skills.
• New supplier development and supplier audit experience.