Description:
1. Supplier research and new supplier development according to company’s strategy and process.
2. Supplier Management, including supplier evaluation, price negotiation, contract negotiation, etc.
3. Commodity strategy, supplier strategy development and execution.
4. Support new supplier approval including supplier due deligence, compliance check, supplier questionnaire process, etc.
5. Support new product development to meet project target and schedule, follow up on samples, trial orders, and other commercial issues.
6. Lead or support negotiation with suppliers on contract terms, payment terms, delivery terms, price, etc.
7. Collaborate and close communication with cross functional departments, such as Sales, Quality, Product Management, MRP, Customer Service, Finance & Logistics) and also with MS group.
8. Data maintenance and update in the ERP system of the company.
9. Other tasks assigned by the Manager and lead buyers from HQ.

Requirements:
1. Discipline, motivation, optimism, curiosity, analysis and persistence.
2. Education: Bachelor degree in technical, business, supply chain management field.
3. Work experience: Above 3 years’ experience of direct sourcing and supplier development in the automotive field of MNC, prefer OE or Tier 1 supplier background.
4. Skills:
a. English - CET-4, English is working language. Fluent English in written and oral.
b. Competent PC skills and proficient in Microsoft Office.
c. Strong research and analytical skills.
d. Comprehensive SAP knowledge.
e. Be sensitive in business opportunity and market potential, customer and result oriented.
f. Intercultural competence.