Regional NPM Purchasing Manager
Shanghai, SH, CN, 201814
We are looking for a new colleague Regional Purchasing Manager NPM (Non-Production Materials) for our Product Line Chassis Systems at our location of Shanghai, China.
Purpose of the job:
- The Regional Manager role is a combination of strategic purchasing and operational delivery for all spend categories associated with non-production materials.
- The role requires the Regional Manager to lead a team which does carry out sourcing activities both locally and internationally, working cross-functionally with the regional sites purchasing representatives and stakeholders.
- The Regional Manager will also be required to oversee the support of the local sites ensuring operational requirements are in line with the company’s Purchasing Directives & Policies.
Your tasks:
- Supplier Sourcing & Contracting
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- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies both locally and on behalf of regional sites
- Working with internal stakeholders to define suitable requirements for goods and services
- Management of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes when required
- Potential responsibility for dedicated commodities
- Supplier risk & performance management
- Leading and co-ordinating with regional sites
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- Provide purchasing leadership in the region for all NPM requirements
- Lead Buyers to ensure the completion of purchasing initiatives and related projects.
- Evaluate purchasing operations, review work of Buyers, enforce company policy, review performance, make staffing and disciplinary recommendation, and resolve issues with day-to-day operations and/or customers as required.
- Train, develop and motivate employees, champion individual and team efforts, and aid in the development of professionals to achieve company goals and objectives.
- Explore methods/materials for total cost management, quality system conformance, and on-time delivery performance; prepare and present subsequent reports and recommendations to Global Purchasing Manager.
- Ensure global compliance with Purchasing Policies and Procedures
- Understand and ensure compliance with all ISO/TS 16949 or ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements
- Operational Purchasing
- Serve as SAP liaison/key user for purchasing department
- Identify opportunities for process efficiencies and transaction automation
- Ensure supplier payment and INCO terms are as per the company requirements
- Recording and verification of savings initiatives
Your profile:
- Prior people leadership experience, able to motivate team.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics or related field.
- 6+ years of professional experience in the purchasing field.
- Deep knowledge of purchasing tools, negotiation methods, and business communications.
- Knowledge of sourcing and contract management, including drafting of supplier agreements.
- Excellent Negotiation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP or related ERP Systems.
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Fluent English language competency (written and oral) and local language Chinese.
- Ability to work independently in a fast paced, high-volume environment.
- Project management skills preferred.
- Ability/willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
Be part of our ZF team as Regional NPM Purchasing Manager and apply now!
Contact
Jinyan Zhuang
+86 21 6708 9822
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