• Develop and drive a category strategy for casting, covering Alu casing, Iron casting, steel casting and other assigned categories , including develop strategic sourcing partnerships, lead negotiations, and implement strategy.
• Lead supplier management strategy including supplier development, supply base consolidation, cost reduction roadmap and implementation of supplier segmentation plan.
• Partner with business segments and influence the strategic direction of the category strategy, including design criteria, and directed sourcing requirements.
• Lead the effort to achieve and maintain alignment in the value chain between the suppliers, and the end customer in all form, fit, function, price and delivery requirements.
• Strategically support divisions within the larger function of global supply chain.
• Manage, track, and report key cost drivers, market trends from historical and forecasting perspectives.
• Establish and implement countermeasures to compensate for negative performance and market trends.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the category total cost, including an integrated view of tooling and component costs as a part of the category strategy.
• Partner with the operational purchasing teams to ensure period-over-period process improvements.
• Drive innovation and a focus on continuous improvement within the supply chain organization.
• Timely reporting of agreed-on KPIs and present strategic sourcing plans, activities and successes to the Senior Leadership Team.

• BA or BS degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business Administration
• Minimum of 10 years of direct material sourcing, multiple years’ experience on category management or related experience.
• Deep understanding of casting or mechanical components supply base, cost drivers, market dynamics, and cost management/reduction strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with direct material sourcing on a global scale, with multi-tier supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills with the ability to use a structured approach to understand, analyze and solve complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop working partnerships with senior executives across the business and to influence them to create change.
• Demonstrated cross-functional / cross-departmental outlook, working across a decentralized organization.
• Strong written communication and oral presentation skills and ability to present convincingly to senior levels.

Travel: Approximately 50% travel

Language: Chinese and fluent in English

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