Company / Industry] Connectivity and Sensors / Manufacturing
[Position] Procurement Senior Manager
[Function] Operations
[Reporting Line] Korea Operations Director
[Employment Type] Full time
[Compensation] TBD
[Location] GyeongSan, GyeongSangBukDo, Korea
[Global HQ] Schaffhausen, Switzerland
[Consultant in charge] Simon S. Kim
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Global technology and manufacturing company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of a wide range of connectivity and sensor solutions
JOB SUMMARY:
Sr Procurement Manager will fill a key role within the organization, working closely with Global and Regional procurement teams, leading purchasing team in Korea to source the material at most competitive levels of cost, quality and delivery stands. The annual spend on direct material is nearly $400M. The team size is about 22 heads covering both direct and indirect material purchasing. The person in this position directly reports to GM of Korea, and functionally reports to Regional Sr. Procurement Director
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for managing a team of procurement professionals, both on direct and indirect material
Work at the all levels to ensure that sound strategies and practices are in place and issues are resolved to achieve business results
Achieve key procurement performance objectives as a functional leader: material productivity, supplier quality and delivery performance improvement, VMI solution, Supplier base optimization, supplier social responsibility and risk mitigation
Developing sourcing strategy by working together with CL-teams, deliver the fine-tuned commodity strategy to support the business growth needs
Monitor key economic, financial, technology, and environmental issues that may impact the Company objectives. Give local input to the global commodity directors in their efforts to develop the global/regional/local commodity strategies that drives the shorter term/long term procurement activities
Maintain reliable and constructive relationship with existing suppliers, develop relationship with new potential suppliers, together with other functional teams
Develop and retain talents
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor degree in Business or Engineering, Advanced degree or MBA is plus
15+ years’ experience in procurement/supply chain/ operations or related field, and at least 5+ years in the Automotive industry
3+ years management experience required. Experience in working in matrix organizations is a plus
Quality & program management as the plus
Good English communication skill
Willing to travel and work with the suppliers and peers with different cultural background
COMPTENCIES:
Demonstrates Integrity
Drives Continuous Improvement
Empowers People
Envisions Future
Fosters Open Communication
Committed To Customers
If you are interested, please contact simon.kim@rp4rp.com / +82-10-4118-2178