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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Commodity Analyst Mechanical located in Shanghai Waigaoqiao.
Reporting to the Commodity Manager Mechanical , the Commodity Analyst Mechanical role involves...
What a typical day looks like:
- Selection and development of mechanical supply base to support supply chain and business goals
- Negotiation of Business contracts, establishment of pricing agreements & long-term relationship with suppliers
- Drive RFQ, (competitive and timely quotes)
- Develop / deploy sourcing strategies and ensure a smooth and timely manufacturing ramp on new programs.
- Understands commodity market conditions, technology roadmaps, and supply demand equations, translate into short and long-term commodity strategies
- Suppler management and maintain good relationship with suppliers
- Drive KOIs to meet company target
- Bachelor's degree with a mechanical technical background.
- Experience in commodity management or procurement in multiple manufacturing site environment.
- Very strong skills in MS office software applications, particularly Excel and Access.
- At least 5 years' experience with and understanding of mechanical components and metal fabrication processes
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret supply/demand data and recognize market trends impacting the commodity.
- Good communication skills, ability to work with all levels of management.
- Excels in high-velocity, volatile environment
- Advanced communication skills, ability to present ideas and concepts clearly, both verbally and in presentation/report form.
- Ability to work with customers (internal and external) and suppliers to drive initiatives.
- Fluent English speaking and writing ability.
- High job responsibility. Good teamwork player
- Social Insurance
- Life Insurance
- PTO
Global Procurement & Supply Chain
Required Skills:
Optional Skills:
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