Procurement Specialist - Raw Material Specialist

Raw material (Cell/Module) Procurement/Global SCM Management

Job Description

· Source the required materials based on Bill Of Material (“BOM “)for battery cell and modules from the designated suppliers not only in US but globally.

· Manage global SCM management; conduct sourcing plan including materials’ quantities and delivery dates in conjunction with factory plan.

· Monitor vendors to ensure on time deliveries to support manufacturing, materials within quality standard specifications, costs and discrepant materials are swiftly reconciled

· Manage vendor risk by ensuring continuity business plans are in place for potential unpreventable interruption to the supply chain.

· Monitor all sourcing projects and reports on status of savings as well an implementation to date versus objective

· SCM/logistic planning and optimization

· Ensure all vendors have received and agreed to comply with our Ethical Sourcing policies.

Workforce Management

·Leads regular meetings with direct staff and cross functional teams to ensure assignments, objectives, cost savings and deliverables are on target

·Demonstrated ability to report to work on a regular and consistent basis; work safely; and follow company policies and procedures

Performance Management

· Get reports on key procurement/logistics activities/results on a weekly basis

· Assign and direct work according to procurement/logistics plan for each team (Procurement, Logistics)

· Responsible for achieving, monitoring, and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

· Confer with other managers or global staff to coordinate activities in related departments

· Collect and voice opinions when the revision and/or establishment of new work procedures are needed

Operation Management

· Perform other job-related duties as assigned

· Stay up to date on industry trends and supply base

Qualifications:

· Extensive experience working in the procurement department in a related field

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance or related field from accredited university

· Minimum of 3-year experience with MRP-ERP business systems. Full working knowledge of supply chain systems with implementation experience. Full knowledge of Microsoft Office.

· Must have outstanding leadership, Excellent verbal and written communication skill

· Certified Purchasing Manager, APICS (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) preferred.

· (Preferred) Experience in automotive/chemical manufacturing industry

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)