Job Description Summary

Lead supplier development and sourcing diversification initiatives across China, South-East Asia and East Asia and other strategic regions for Small Mechanical Parts commodities. The role focuses on building a resilient, competitive supply base, reducing supply chain risk, and ensuring continuity of supply by assessing and strengthening suppliers' end-to-end supply chains, including raw material sourcing, sub-tier suppliers, capacity, and operational capabilities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop supplier capabilities across China, South-East Asia, and East Asia to improve capacity, quality, delivery performance, and total cost competitiveness.

• Execute regional sourcing, supplier diversification, dual-sourcing, and regionalization strategies aligned with global commodity objectives.

• Assess end-to-end supply chain risks, including raw materials, sub-suppliers, capacity constraints, and geopolitical exposure, and drive mitigation actions.

• Identify synergies across Small Mechanical Parts commodities to drive supplier consolidation and shared sourcing strategies.

• Lead product and supplier qualification programs to accelerate capacity expansion and supply diversification.

• Manage the full supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, commercial negotiations, and contract implementation.

• Monitor supplier performance through audits and business reviews to drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.

• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Logistics teams to support product launches and supply continuity.

• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and productivity initiatives while reporting on key performance indicators like diversification progress and sourcing effectiveness.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or commodity management within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong supplier negotiation, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

• Experience developing suppliers and managing sourcing activities across China and South-East Asia.

• Knowledge of supplier qualification, capacity planning, supply chain risk management, and business continuity.

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Fluent in English and comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment.

Preferred

• Master's degree or MBA.

• Lean Six Sigma certification.

• Experience sourcing mechanical components, industrial products, or engineered parts.

Why Join Us

• Lead strategic supplier development and diversification initiatives with global impact.

• Shape sourcing decisions across key growth regions.

• Collaborate with international teams and senior leaders.

• Grow your career in a dynamic, global organization focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

You are a results-driven sourcing professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. You combine commercial acumen with strong relationship-building skills and enjoy developing suppliers, mitigating supply chain risks, and delivering sustainable business value through strategic sourcing initiatives.

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