Sr Principal Indirect Sourcing Specialist

1. Indirect Sourcing Operations

• •Execute purchasing for indirect materials, equipment, and services, including MRO (PR intake, RFQ, quote comparison, PO issuance, goods receipt, and invoice settlement).
• •Support RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, analyze bids, and assist with supplier selection.
• •Support negotiation of commercial terms (price, delivery, payment terms) and assist with contract drafting and document management.

2. Supplier Management

• •Register new suppliers and maintain master data for existing suppliers, including key information and performance records.
• •Act as the first point of contact to coordinate corrective actions when delivery, quality, or service issues arise.
• •Use purchasing performance and supplier evaluations to strengthen negotiation power and supply chain competitiveness.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• •Gather and align requirements for new services and materials with relevant departments.
• •Drive information sharing and coordination to quickly resolve production, material, and quality issues and identify improvements.

4. Performance Analysis

• •Analyze KPIs such as procurement results, cost savings, and on-time delivery.
• •Assess supplier performance and develop improvement plans.
• •Prepare regular management reports with key insights and improvement actions.

5. Continuous Improvement

• •Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• •Analyze indirect sourcing results to continuously improve cost, quality, and service.

Qualifications:

• •Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, International Trade, Business Administration, or related field.
• •Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain management or related roles in manufacturing (purchasing, production management, production planning).
• •Strong proficiency in English (business level required).
• •Experience and proficiency in ERP systems (MRO/purchasing modules), data aggregation, analysis, and reporting; advanced skills in Excel.
• •Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• •Possession of purchasing-related certifications (CPSM, KPM, CPIM, etc).
• •Experience with global supply chain management and/or multinational corporations or overseas branches.
• •Project management experience including supply chain setup, overseas joint ventures, or project leadership.
• •Background in battery, electrical, electronics, chemical, or manufacturing industry is highly preferred.​