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Director, Commodity Management Mechanical

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Flex

Director, Commodity Management Mechanical

Shanghai, China

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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Director of Commodity Management Mechanical based in n Penang, Malaysia.

Here is a glimpse of what you'll do:
  • Develop and define corporate and strategic plans for the Commodity team and deploy through subordinate team member's implementation of the strategic objectives.
  • Set and deliver on KPI commitments to GPSC. Continuously review opportunities for improvement.
  • Intensively collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders to optimize overall GPSC goals and objectives.
  • Be responsible for making final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensure effective achievement of objectives. Be comfortable with major decisions that will impact profitability.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of strategic supplier relationships and act as escalation to the executive in the event of major supplier issues.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
  • BA/BS Degree in Business, Engineering, Materials Management or equivalent required. Electro-Mechanical a plus, Master degree preferred.
  • Fluency in English and Chinese is a minimum requirement.
  • 10+ years of increasingly responsible positions in Procurement, Supply Chain or Manufacturing, including at least 5 years in a people management role.
  • Successful track record of managing PCB suppliers in a large organization.
  • Strong understanding of PCB supplier landscape, technologies and costing.
  • Good negotiation skills, to make clear agreements with suppliers and internal organization.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to make complex business decisions.
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Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: Flex-WD184714
Employment Type: Full Time

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
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote 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