As a key member of the supply chain team, reporting directly to the Director of Supply Chain, you will oversee supplier management, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, delivery, and lead-time objectives. This role requires close collaboration with various departments and a proactive approach to supplier development, including potential involvement with sub-tier suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials, including wafers, silver paste, chemicals, and gases, to meet annual key performance metrics. This involves building and maintaining a robust supplier base.
- Lead cross-functional teams, comprising R&D, New Product Introduction (NPI), Quality, and Procurement Operations, to establish and qualify global suppliers in accordance with energy sector standards. Ensure the continuity of supply while maintaining quality.
- Manage strategic relationships with suppliers, including conducting complex contract negotiations.
- Analyze internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to enhance products, processes, and services.
- Assume full responsibility for assigned suppliers, driving them to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets, potentially involving engagement with sub-tier suppliers.
- Join a team recognized for its strong analytical capabilities, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- At least 4 years of experience in vendor management or procurement/supply chain.
- Fluent in both English and Mandarin
- Background in the solar industry is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and strong analytical abilities, with a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences.
- Exceptional attention to detail, process-oriented, and excellent time management skills.
- Self-driven, proactive, and efficient in managing tasks and responsibilities.