Monitors the execution of key strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiates contract terms and conditions and drives sourcing strategies to maximize cost savings.

Job Requirements

Provides the direction for optimum sourcing of the assigned commodities. The AP SNS Strategic Sourcing Analyst is considered the corporate expert for the assigned commodities and leads the development and implementation of the global commodity strategy in Collaboration with the Global SNS Commodity Strategy Owner to realize established goals and objectives on Tactical and Transactional Level. It is expected that the AP SNS Strategic Sourcing Analyst will have responsibility of managing RFQs, negotiating contracts, including terms and condition, and working in alignment with AP SNS strategic sourcing manager, regional indirect procurement leader and Global Commodity Director based on Global Strategy, by collaboration with Business Unit stakeholders and operation leaders.

Responsibility/Job Complexity:

• Implement regional sub-commodity strategy based on global procurement strategy/ Objectives.
• Drive Continuous supplier base and cost improvement.
• Support Procurement digitalization projects like Robotic process automation, Spare parts integrator platform.
• Drive and improve PR/PO un-touch rate to increase efficiency.
• Consolidate spending, optimize supplier count and identify opportunities and lead saving projects
• SNS process governance and process compliance audit for assigned Business unit
• Coordinate sub-region Spare parts buyers in process and saving projects
• Other objectives assigned.

Direction Received: stakeholder influence, supply chain or engineering background, negotiation skillset

Required Job Family Skills:
1.Strategic Sourcing: Experience of Spare parts sourcing strategy deployment in multiple and remote sites
2.Negotiations & Contract Management: Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements with suppliers to achieve the best value for the organization. Manage contract renewals, terms, and conditions.
3.Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, regularly assessing their performance against agreed metrics and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
4.Data analytics, able to find opportunities and make decision based on data analysis.
5.Procurement Process Improvement: Streamline procurement processes, implement best practices, and utilize technology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Improve compliance and Ethics.
6.Market intelligence: Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and best practice in the industry.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES, TASKS & DELIVERABLES,

Very important – must have experience in Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed purchasing decisions. Knowledge of inventory management principles and experience with ERP systems. Influencing others, driving implementation around supplier consolidation/best practices, drive optimization of materials being procured and should have good experience in managing change as well as developing and executing diversified supplier development strategies.
Must be able to partner with internal Business Unites, Communicate easily to upper management Level and Operation Leadership to obtain the best solution for TE.
English and Mandarin are required.
Able to influence and gain customer buy-in for deployment of strategies is an essential element for the successful candidate.

QUALIFICATION:
Education/Work Experience:
BA/BS, + 10 years minimum work experience OR
MA/MS, + 5 years minimum work experience

Preferred:
Certification: PMP, CPSM

Computer Knowledge/Proficiency:
Required:
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
SAP/Oracle, etc.

Preferred:
Power BI/Tableau

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies