Global Procurement Director

Job Description : GLOBAL PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR VIETNAM ( EXPATS) An exciting Global Purchasing Director job has just become available at one of the most fast growing automotive manufacturing brand in Vietnam. About this Global Purchasing Director Role: The Director, Global Purchasing reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for managing supplier relationships, developing global strategies across commodities and tactical purchasing of commodities, supplies, and services to be used by the organisation, in relation to production and engineering resources. This role will also oversee all commercial activities with suppliers. Interface with cross functional areas, including manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and supplier quality to meet program deliverables. Key Responsibilities: · Initiate the high-level strategies for purchasing activities · Directly involve in developing, building up strong partnership with strategic partners/key suppliers · Understand commodity part manufacturing and component cost elements and be able to work with suppliers to further cost down efforts · Support Commodity Managers in the supplier selection process; sources and negotiates with potential suppliers, requests RFQ’s, evaluates and analyses results and provide sourcing documentation and recommendations to leadership in conformance with company standards · Negotiate contractual terms regarding cost, delivery, quality, transportation, and other standard or special contract terms To succeed in this role, you must have worked with all levels of management, including executive management. Key Requirements: · At least 15 years of experience in automotive purchasing (OEM or Tier 1). · Willingness to travel as needed · Must display ability to identify problems, recommend solutions, and negotiate and execute contingency plans

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