Job Description

Responsible for all direct materials like:
a) Chemical material - cathode, anode, electrolyte, separator, carbon black and so,
b) Structural parts - Housing, cap and can, cooling plate, brackets etc.
c) Electrical & Electronics parts - BMS, BDU & High voltage harness etc.
Responsible for sourcing, business negotiation and contract etc.
Responsible for second sourcing, sample sourcing and cost reduction projects.
Responsible for project purchasing management, project cost and design change cost etc.
Be taking ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines, and any associated documents necessary for procurement.
Major Responsibilities

• Manage the designated work of chemical materials, structural parts, and electrical device suppliers.
• Plan the supplier platform strategy for each material.
• Organize and manage the sourcing of potential suppliers.
• Electrochemical materials, chip market sweeps, development of mineral resources, etc..
• Responsible for annual price negotiation and procurement cost reduction.
• Responsible for negotiation of supplier claims.
• Continuously optimize procurement-related processes.
• Planning and leading the development of the second supplier.
• Develops & implements cost reduction plans through strategic sourcing to gain overall cost advantage without compromising with the Quality Standards and Targets.
• Reduce purchase costs and ensure purchase quality through introduction of supplier, price comparison analysis, business negotiation etc.
• Ensures development and maintenance of strong relationships with suppliers leading to lower negotiated prices, better service levels, continuous quality improvements, longer term contract, increased profitability and a mutually beneficial long-term relationship.
• Hands on experience in dealing foreign suppliers specially supplier based in China.
• Familiar with import taxation and custom clearance formalities.
• Guide & Mentor team to meet targets using various tools like Benchmarking, Exploring New Technologies and Raw Material resources, Negotiation, Alternate Sourcing, VAVE, Value chain optimization, Meeting Time & Cost Targets and ensure supply.