Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Global Mechanical

Mechanical Design Manager (R&D/Parts Design)

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.</li><li>Enhancing Localization and Global Expansion, especially for Asia market</li><li>Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors.</li><li>Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuations.</li><li>Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.</li><li>Conduct RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.</li><li>Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, consignment contracts, etc., with suppliers.</li><li>Drive cost reduction initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and negotiation.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve project KPIs including savings, lead time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and localization.</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.</li><li>Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships/ supplier strategy</li><li>Supporting Successful NPI Project Execution</li><li>Reports To: Directly reports to Global Mechanical category leader</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree or above in a relevant field</li><li>Fluent in spoken and written English</li><li>5+ years of sourcing experience in the machining field, familiar with tooling, stamping, molding, plating, diecasting &amp; machining</li><li>5 years’ Experience working in a global/region commodity role in a multinational company.</li><li>This position will strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers with multi skills</li><li>Engineering background is advantageous.</li><li>Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Build, mentor and manage a team responsible for smart mechanical design applied to innovative antenna solutions and deliver to market on time with dialed in cost.</li><li>You and your team will directly own the design and analysis of mechanical systems and components ensuring compliance with product performance requirements, industry standards and regulations across the lifecycle from initial concept stage to mass production.</li><li>Assess risk and compliance across areas of accountability.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance mechanical design process, tools and methodologies.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage and enhance proto shop capability with the help of technicians.</li><li>Facilitate travel to plants or others as needed to support customer issues as well as meet program milestones.</li><li>Mentor interns and junior engineers to build a robust talent pipeline and help cultivate talent.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure concepts re-use best practice technology whenever possible by aligning on the long term product roadmap.</li><li>Provide deep technical guidance and work with external partners as needed to bring up forward looking technology.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated results in driving efficiency and productivity in an organization.&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>B.S. or M.S(preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.&nbsp;</li><li>6+ years of experience in managing or leading a team with proven experience bringing best in class devices/novel antenna solutions to market as well as hiring and growing talent.</li><li>15+ years of experience in mechanical design and development for various form factors. From ultra compact ear worn wearable devices to high gain antenna panels/batons.</li><li>Solid understanding of product development process. Use the first principles approach to resolve deep technical challenges to unlock innovation.</li><li>Hands on experience with CNC, tooling, molding, stamping, plating, assembly and dies.</li><li>Expert level proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD modelling tools such as CREO/SolidWorks or similar. Hands on experience with simulation tools (FEA) and analysis techniques.</li><li>Crisp communication skills to present to leadership and stakeholders as needed.</li><li>Demonstrated results in driving efficiency and productivity in an organization.&nbsp;</li><li>Innovation mindset to further our technology roadmap.</li><li>Ability to influence cross-functional teams, including product management, project management, RF/Antenna engineering manufacturing, operations and quality to optimize product design for manufacturability, cost and quality.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Tasks Summary &amp; Responsibilities (please enclose organizational charts)</li><li>Responsible for analysing input requests, identify right suppliers from the approved supplier panel.</li><li>Responsible for preparing RFQ’s, quote analysis, negotiations, obtaining Sourcing Committee approvals and awarding new business to supplier to develop finished products, components and tooling.</li><li>Define PBL supplier sourcing strategy based on business needs, that defines strategic suppliers into grow, fix and exit suppliers and maintains product footprint, incl. “make or buy”-analysis. Introduce new suppliers in SEA, India Mexico, North America.</li><li>Accountable for info record and PO accuracy, transfer relevant data to SCM, (Incoterm, lead time, price, MOQ etc)</li><li>Drive attainment and improvement of relevant procurement KPI’s, incl. Material Productivity (CMP), Lead time performance, delivery (STR/STC), and Quality (DLPM).</li><li>Responsible for improving material productivity by maintaining 125% material pipeline, CMP, TEBIT and WAV analysis and Drive VA/VE projects in collaboration with Engineering</li><li>Responsible for supplier price management, including PIA</li><li>Responsible for maintaining the capabilities and capacities of suppliers to avoid any constraints</li><li>Ensure and Drive MOQ optimization for material/components (incl. finished goods) used by the&nbsp;</li><li>plant for production and establish supplier agreements, e. g. VMI, EDI, consignment, Scheduling Agreements frame order review, blanket PO)</li><li>Lead the consolidation of Supplier Footprint, incl. setup of new suppliers, reducing number of suppliers</li><li>Ensure that suppliers meet TE compliance requirements (RoHs, Reach, conflict minerals, supplier portals)&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for contracting of supplier commercial agreements, incl. bailment, inventory management and supply agreements.</li><li>Responsible for conducting QBR’s with strategic suppliers and the drive of respective corrective actions</li><li>Regularly carry out Suppliers risk assessments per business needs</li><li>Ensure data on OV tools is captured and delivered to finance.</li><li>Work with team on ISO Related documents, process and compliance check on regular frequency</li><li>Support the tactical buyer in the following tasks: inventory management components, manage outside product, and block invoices</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree or above, Engineering background - Mechanical Engineering Preferred</li><li>10+ years of experience in sourcing area&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in Electronics, Stamping, Machining, Molding, especially from connector, connector assembly or cable assembly industry is preferred&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and communication skills&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement</li><li>Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams</li><li>Ability to create competitive strategies and plans, broad knowledge of strategies and tactics of the marketplace, knows trends&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge of regional and global supplier base for relevant commodities</li><li>Advanced knowledge in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint</li><li>Fluent English at negotiation level,&nbsp;</li><li>Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation</li><li>Proactive, detailed-oriented</li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>Cross-functional skills</li></ul>

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