Location: Shanghai Report To: Sourcing Manager, VA Purpose of Job / Job Summary: * Support management assigned categories, participate in category strategies & support strategic sourcing projects. Key Responsibilities: * To participate in category's strategy elaboration. * To analyze spend data & secure delivery of expected results. * To participate in sourcing projects involving all contributing members, ensuring defined methodologies (TCO/QCDIM/) are used. * To participate to the selection of a long-term supplier base. * To support SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) activities including supplier development activities. * To participate to supply market development activities on demand. * To prepare GCM visits & act as translator when needed. * To support the management of internal stakeholders’ relationships securing best practices roll out. * To run their operations according to the SKF Code of Conduct, Environment Health & Safety (EHS), and Quality Policies, and work according to the SKF Quality Management System. If the operations is EHS certified, work according to the SKF EHS Management System. Requirements: * University Degree preferably in Engineering or equivalent * Over 5 years solid work experience with proven career track and achievements in areas of Purchasing and Supply Chain * Good business overview and to understand the connection between purchasing and manufacturing. * Be a team player and enjoy teamwork. * Strong organizing, planning & analysis skills. * Good negotiating and communication skills with external and internal business partners and has strong commercial experiences and contract skills. * Good knowledge and Experience with local markets and supplier bases; Strong business focus and good at building relationships/teamwork with peers, SKF Factories, and Suppliers * Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin * Familiar supplier risk and segment management, project management capability * Seriously and aggressive for business and ownership taking, willing to study more areas and new part. About us: SKF is the supplier of products and solutions in the rolling bearing business. In addition, we are one of the players in seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and services which include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training. The inherent skills and competence of our around 40,000 employees help us to fulfill our objective of creating more intelligent, sustainable and innovative customer solutions. SKF is a truly global company with presence in more than 130 countries, serving an extensive range of industries and customers worldwide. SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF Our Offer: You will work in an innovative, multicultural, and hybrid environment, which is part of a large, successful organization with an excellent reputation. A salary package in line with the market, supplemented with several excellent employment conditions, such as free shuttle bus and canteen, paid annual leaves, supplementary commercial insurance, and Variable Bonus, etc.