Commodity Manager Mechanical
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Commodity Manager Mechanical located in Shanghai Waigaoqiao .
Reporting to the Sr. Materials Manager , the Commodity Manager Mechanical role involves...
What a typical day looks like :
- Establish and manage long term supplier relationships and will engage with production sites and product development teams
- Guide the selection, development and management of Core and Strategic Suppliers to meet commodity costs and performance goals
- Investigate, negotiate and implement cost reduction opportunities within the commodity spend to support the business.
- Implement programs for supplier selection, supplier performance management and supply base optimization
- Manage the Quotation process for new products and executing benchmarks within the designated commodity
- Monitor current commodity market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges. Develop, implement and communicate tactical and strategic commodity plans internally.
- Collaborate with SpinCo product development teams to coordinate sourcing strategies and ensure a smooth and timely manufacturing ramp on new programs
- Provide access to leading technology, product roadmaps, technology strategies and industry trends.
- Provide point of escalation for Commodity issues as appropriate
- Regular review supply performance of suppliers, take proactive actions, coordinate with logistic team and suppliers when necessary to ensure the production.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Mandarin
- Prior Mechanical background of at least 5 years or more
- Prior commercial experience of at least 3 years or more
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
- Must be open to frequent travel as required by the job role
- Strong data and logic analytical skills
- Good internal & external communication skills
- Must manage long term projects and have strong project planning/management skills
- Expertise with SAP ERP system, not essential but desirable
- Social Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
- Company Outings
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Lunch and Learns
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
- Unconscious Bias Training