1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Develop and execute FG sourcing strategies aligned to business growth, including:
o Supplier strategy through segmentation (Grow / Maintain / Exit)
o Develop a resilient, cost-competitive, and scalable supplier ecosystem across China+1, SEA, India, North America.
o Make vs. Buy analysis
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen supply base and mitigate geopolitical risks
- Lead supplier consolidation initiatives to optimize cost, scale, and operational efficiency
2. RFQ, Negotiation & Contracting
- Manage end-to-end sourcing lifecycle:
o RFQ preparation and execution
o Commercial and technical quote analysis
o Supplier negotiations (Price, Terms, Lead time, MOQ etc)
o Sourcing Committee approvals and business award
- Drive supplier price management, including PPV negotiations
- Establish and negotiate commercial agreements:
o Supply agreements, consignment models, VMI, EDI, blanket POs
3. Cost & Productivity Management
- Deliver material cost competitiveness through:
o CMP (Cost Management Program)
o VA/VE initiatives in collaboration with Engineering
- Maintain 125% pipeline coverage to ensure continuous productivity
- Identify and execute cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities
4. Supplier Performance & Risk Management
- Drive supplier performance KPIs:
o Delivery: STR / STC
o Quality: DLPM
o Lead time and responsiveness
o On Time Delivery:
- Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and ensure closure of actions
- Perform ongoing supplier risk assessments (capacity, financial, geopolitical risks)
- Ensure supplier capability and capacity alignment with demand
5. Operations & Execution Excellence
- Ensure data accuracy in purchasing systems:
o Info records, pricing, Incoterms, MOQ, lead times
o MOQ optimization
o Inventory models (VMI, consignment)
- Collaborate with SCM teams for execution and planning alignment
- Support tactical procurement on:
o Inventory issues
o Invoice blocking
6. Compliance & Governance
- Ensure supplier compliance with:
o RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals
o TE supplier standards and portal requirements
- Support ISO processes and audits
- Ensure accurate reporting in operational and financial tools
