What You Will Do (included but not limited):
61 Identifying and developing new ODM/JDM partners to enhance and cultivate a competitive supply base to support the company business needs.
61 Lead the initiation and development of ODM projects for new product categories.
61 Executing the sourcing agreements for innovation projects and with new ODM/JDM partners.
61 Acting as a leader to support to R&D team and Engineering for all new product development.
61 Supporting New Product Introduction for iRobot, including the RFI, RFQ and contracting process.
61 Driving process improvement and engagement with new and established contract manufacturers, R&D, Operations.
61 Lead the negotiation of contracts and business agreements with suppliers in region.
61 Identify and leverage opportunities and directly negotiate programs to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership across category and product line.
61 Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers. Maintain and grow relationships with iRobot’s critical supply base.
61 Prepare, distribute, and analyse responses to Request for Information, Proposal, Quote (RFI, RFP, RFQ), and Statements of Work (SOW), and service agreements.
61 Constantly seek and identify opportunities for value creation (cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue enhancement) and risk reduction.
61 Conducts market research, evaluation and selection of new and current technologies.
61 Ability to manage high-value, high-complexity SOWs, RFx’s, and contracts.
61 Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
To Be Successful You Will Have:
61 Measurable accomplishments and experience in a strategic sourcing role to include contract negotiations, cost reductions, supplier selection, and supplier management.
61 Extensive ODM/JDM sourcing and project management experience with an international company is preferred.
61 Extensive international procurement experience preferred / domestic and international sourcing.
61 Extensive experience in working with US based engineering and operations team preferred.
61 Possess vision of entire business need and have commitment to meet short-term requirements while working to long-term objectives.
61 Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to translate technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications. Produces clear documentation geared to all audiences.
61 Strong business and legal acumen, especially in China and Hong Kong – seasoned professional required, capable of performing with minimum supervision.
61 Positive and energetic team player with strong cross-functional team experience.
61 Strong analytical problem-solving aptitude.
61 Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, operations, or related field with 10-15 years of Sourcing and Procurement experience.
61 Preferred to possess contractual knowledge and experience.
61 Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
61 Must be willing to travel internationally and domestically about 25% of the time.
61 Fluent in English.