Undertakes supplier negotiations for China sourcing, supplier scheduling, and ensuring on‐time delivery through relationship‐building to maximize business benefits.
Develops and leads negotiation with suppliers and establishes strong contractual relationships, including clear Statements of Work/Service Level Agreements.
Client Service & Risk Management
Advises the organization on the value of, and risks associated with, new sources of supply.
Conducts business with the highest level of integrity and regard for legal and environmental issues.
Maintaining absolute confidentiality.
Supports day‐to‐day sourcing responsibilities for manufacturing operations.
Develops and implements supply strategies to aggressively reduce the cost of key materials, components, and subsystems, and to reduce material lead times, inventory requirements, and associated work capital requirements.
Partners with Engineering, R&D, Finance, and Manufacturing leadership to achieve cost reduction targets.
Seeks client and supplier benefits, including cost reduction,revenue‐increasing initiatives, aggregating supplier volume/reducing price, and utilizing tools/identifying opportunities for e‐processes to increase capacity and drive controllership.
Provides advice on all significant matters involving China sourcing impact.
Provides turnkey services to facilitate transactions, such as translation, transportation, and accommodations.
