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As a Manager – Program Procurement (Team Leader) you will have the opportunity to lead the Program Procurement organization to implement LPA’s category strategies within new product development programs, achieving all major deliverables required by the program. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by interfacing with stakeholders outside of the procurement organization to understand program needs and develop the internal capabilities to support those needs. The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative.
So, what will you be doing as a Manager – Program Procurement?
- Lead and manage the Asia Pacific Program Procurement team, providing regular goals, performance feedback and coaching to help the team meet their requirements.
- Responsible to lead the execution of the category strategies within AP new product developments, at the direction of the Category Manager(s).
- Responsible to achieve all major program deliverables (cost, quality, timing, and service)
- Lead the Asia Pacific sourcing committee meeting, ensuring compliance with the global standard process, and completeness and accuracy of the data presented.
- Ensure contracts are executed which reflect the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions.
- Ensure the interface between the Program and the Suppliers; work with Category management to integrate suppliers as early as possible in the program. Work with selected suppliers to propose design / cost improvement ideas to benefit the program.
- Manage the team to secure cost and timing objectives during the product development, working closely with Supplier Quality and Development.
- Provide the necessary support, information, and updates to the program core team.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Finance ，Engineering related field.(working experience of metal & plastic category is considered as a plus).
- MBA with quantitative background or related field (an equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered).
- Previous analytic qualification or experience is essential.
- Full professional proficiency in English and Mandarin.
- 5+ years' experience in a similar role; 10+ years total relevant work experience.
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