Global Sourcing Manager/ Enabling Funtion (Tokyo)

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Global Sourcing Manager, Fine Chemical – Electronics

Work location:  Tokyo, Japan

Report to: Head of Fine Chemical and Resin Sourcing Semiconductor & Display Solutions ‎

Direct report: 0 (single contributor)

The Role

Reporting to Global Associate Director of Fine Chemical & Resin Sourcing, he/she will be responsible for leading the global procurement activities of fine chemical & resins. The responsibilities include development of the sourcing strategy, global contracts, business continuity planning, and supplier management. He/she is also expected to interface with all stakeholders to understand challenges and work on solutions to support the fast-growing business in Electronic Industry.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Global negotiation of price and contract with the most favorable terms & conditions.
• Provide forecasts to suppliers.
• Communicate with suppliers on various sourcing issues related to the materials in global.
• Coordinate with suppliers on non-conforming material and work with Quality counterparts to track/update progress on corrective actions in global.
• Facilitate and participate in Quality Audits of existing and new suppliers.
• Implement supplier management/evaluation/assessment.
• Develop and maintain strong and successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in regular calls as required, to update stakeholders on the status.
• Communicate and support the sourcing team members in other countries.
• Continually identify new opportunities for Cost Savings and Cost Avoidance and proactively tracks progress toward these objectives.
• Enhance Supply Security and avoid potential supply interruptions through continuous dialogue with suppliers from global perspective.
• Participate in projects as required by the business.

Required Education/Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above.
• Approx. 8+ year working experience in direct materials sourcing.
• Having enough knowledge/experience in semiconductor, display or chemical industries.
• Experienced in strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, cost analysis, and supplier management.
• Good communication within internal and external organizations for multi-national collaboration.
• Fluent in both Japanese and English.

Other Requirements:

• Education in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Science and Technology is a plus.
• Team player and familiar with global collaboration. Always looking to share and advance best practices.
• Flexibility to manage US/Europe time zone. However, flexible working hours offered to compensate the working hours in those time zones.
• Resilience in dealing with unexpected issues and urgent matters. High degree of self-reliance required in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
• Good reporting and presentation skills. Strong in numeric analysis and strategic planning.
• Having Legal, IP and international trading experience/education will be a plus.
• Cost sensitive and strategic.
• Ability to travel and experience working in a global environment.

Recruiting contact: Fang Liu

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