Category Sourcing Engineer
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Plans and executes end-to-end category sourcing for electronics, driving supplier strategy, negotiation, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to improve cost, delivery, and supplier performance.
About this role
Category Sourcing Engineer
We are committed to our culture that values Customer Focus, Flexibility, Knowledge, Speed and Integrity. Joining our team means you will work in a high performing global company where employees collaborate and strive for excellence.
- Execute end to end category sourcing management (NPI, mass production and product EOL management).
- Knowledge of electronics components and electro-mechanical materials.
- Drive data analysis of material spend, cost saving, MRP, ROP & KPIs etc.
- Develop and enhance data analytics tools and electronics communiation platform of Category Sourcing.
- Execute category sourcing strategy. Stengthen Supplier Relationship Management (SRM). Develop supplier base and prefer suppliers.
- Drive supplier negotiation and competitiveness of cost, delivery, quality, supply flexibility.
- Work with cross functional team and stakeholders to improve supplier performance.
- Support supplier escalation of delivery, price, and other business issues.
- Drive KPI improvement in cost saving, MOQ, leadtime, payment term, incoterm, flexibility program.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Category and Sourcing roles in electronics manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of electronics and electro-mechanical.
- Good analytical, communication and presentation skills.
- Good English (and Mandarin is a plus).
- Strong knowledge in Microsoft office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) and Power BI. Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
- Positive mindset and can-do attitude.
- Degree or Diploma Holder in Business / Engineering / Supply Chain or related discipline.
Additional Information
XP Power provides a safe and healthy working environment that is stimulating and collegiate, where employees are empowered to make a real difference. We place our people at the heart of everything we do. We understand that if we provide our people with the ultimate experience, they will provide the ultimate experience to our customers.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Company healthcare
- Term-life insurance coverage
- Friendly work environment
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