DM Purchasing Director, China

Job Responsibilities:

Develops and executes a comprehensive direct materials purchasing strategy that aligns with the companys strategy and objectives

Drives cost optimization through strategic sourcing initiatives

Supervises Unit Sourcing Managers and ensures the implementation of sourcing strategy as well as operational excellence efforts

Identifies cross-unit/area sourcing opportunities and risks

Ensures that business requirements are understood and included in global/area-based or local sourcing plans

Leads cross-functional area direct materials spend steering meetings

Fosters collaboration between global/area and local sourcing teams

Manages area-based stakeholders and their expectations

Represents sourcing with the area and towards Area Management Team

Leads coaches involves and develops Unit Sourcing Managers Area-based sourcing category managers unit sourcing team members and purchasing/fleet management operators

Ensures proper level of training act to mitigate identified gaps on competency

Grants sourcing to be the partner to go for other functions and business lines with emphasis on providing fast and efficient support especially for customer facing teams

Ensures and drives alignment of Sourcing/Purchasing/Fleet management operating model in area in line with KONE WAY

Requirements:

Bachelor and above degree in supply chain management engineering business or a related field MBA is preferred

15 years of purchasing working experience with at least 6 years on leadership role within a manufacturing environment

Deep understanding of direct materials purchasing management as well as the supply market in China

Proven track records of driving change management and cost optimization

Strong experience in managing multi-million Euro purchasing spending

Excellent collaboration and influencing skills

Familiarity with lean manufacturing 6-sigma or any other operational excellence methodology is a plus

Fluent in Mandarin and English both in written and spoken

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