Corporate Procurement Manager (Automotive, for Chinese)

Strategic Sourcing Leadership & Vendor Panel Governance:

• Partner with R&D teams to anticipate long-range material requirements and drive supplier prospection, including insourcing feasibility studies.

• Formulate and execute end-to-end strategic sourcing models for high-complexity engineering projects; command negotiations with tier-1 suppliers.

• Monitor market dynamics to capitalize on emerging sourcing trends; chair Sourcing Committee (SOCO) activities to validate vendor selection.

• Govern the global supplier panel (nomination, expansion, vendor development, and hold statuses), keeping vendor distribution optimized.

Cost Optimization, Financial Engineering & SRM:

• Leverage purchasing analytics alongside industry-standard cost drivers (CBD, LLP) to identify structural cost reduction and process optimization avenues.

• Track and manage Purchase Price Variance (PPV) against financial targets; oversee cost-reduction projects (MSC) to drive executive decision-making.

• Advance Supplier Relationship Management (SRM - Vega) ensuring complete data transparency; host bi-annual Supplier Days to maintain panel engagement.

• Promote risk mitigation through rigorous contract compliance, dual-sourcing strategies, and localized supply chain policies.

Project Execution, Capability Building & Cross-Functional Synergy:

• Defend procurement strategy within executive reviews (PVC, PMC, MSC), leading simultaneous high-complexity sourcing programs to successful delivery.

• Direct and mentor a regional team of purchasing professionals; deliver continuous learning programs via internal Purchasing Academies (APQP, Negotiation, VEGA).

• Foster close integration with Quality, Production, and Logistics divisions to synchronize procurement execution with plant operations.

• Embed a continuous improvement (Kaizen) mindset; actively participate in operational leadership meetings (CODIR, 5S, CAPEX, PDCC).

Corporate & Social Responsibility (CSR) Governance:

• Enforce corporate purchasing policies and compliance standards across all regional operating units.

• Ensure workforce assignments align with individual health profiles and qualifications.

• Monitor and enforce compliance regarding labor regulations, workplace safety, environmental sustainability, business ethics, and risk prevention across managed departments.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.

• Extensive experience leading corporate or multi-site procurement operations within the Automotive sector.

• Proven leadership ability in coaching teams, managing international supplier networks, and driving strategic transformation.

Technical Expertise & Tools:

• Expertise in automotive costing and analytical methodologies: CBD, LLP, PPV, APQP.

• Familiarity with sourcing governance models (SOCO, LON, PVC/PMC) and Lean management practices (Kaizen, 5S).

Language Proficiency (MUST-HAVE):

• Exceptional English fluency (written and verbal), required for executive reporting, international negotiations, and corporate training delivery.