1. Utilizing strategic sourcing process to identify, negotiate and implement packaging materials, indirect materials, procurement initiatives to drive cost savings.
2. Align with sourcing team to provide local business requirements and market information to support effective collaborative regional strategy creation and execution
3. Partnering with RD / RA/ NPL, and other Functional groups (Executives, Quality, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Legal, Engineering….) in discovery, contract negotiation, optimizing economic value, on-time delivery of product & services, cost management & reduction, supplier & partner risk mitigation, and scope of work development.
4. Develop and implement forward thinking procurement strategies to both optimize spending and minimize risk.
5. Creation of effective preferred supplier program and instillation of organizational discipline on onboarding new vendors.
6. Development of KPIs for strategic sourcing with cyclical delivery which drives continuous improvement.
7. The primary work location for this position can be based in Taipei or Taichung offices, in addition to the Nantou site. The incumbent is required to work on-site at the Nantou facility at least 1 to 2 days per month, subject to business needs.
【Introduction】 這是一家來自比利時的跨國企業,專注於工業車輛設備零件的供應與解決方案。公司業務遍及全球 80 多個國家,擁有超過 5,000 位員工,是業界領先的國際品牌。
【The role will be responsible for】
• Develop and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships.
• Serve as the primary local contact for assigned suppliers, facilitating smooth communication and collaboration.
• Support regular supplier audits, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, ethical standards, and performance requirements.
• Assist in negotiating supplier agreements, balancing cost and quality considerations, monitoring contract performance, and identifying opportunities for renegotiation or improvement.
• Proactively address and resolve supplier-related issues, minimizing potential disruptions, while working closely with global and cross-functional teams.
• Stay informed on industry trends, introduce innovative supplier practices, and contribute to reducing complexity while maintaining accurate and consistent supplier data across systems.
• Collaborate with consolidation centers and affiliates to ensure positive and transparent communication.
• Participate in sourcing and evaluation activities, assist in identifying the most suitable suppliers, manage RFQs, purchase requisitions, and sample orders.
• Conduct data analysis and provide management reports, ensuring information is shared with all relevant stakeholders to support timely and informed decision-making.
【The role will have】
1. Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
2. Proficiency in English, Chinese and Taiwanese languages in order to communicate with those language speaking stakeholders. It will be a plus if proficiency in Japanese as well.
3. Detailed-oriented with a capacity to analyze data and make informed decisions
4. Strong negotiation abilities, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. A good team player
6. Knowledge of best practices and current trends in procurement and supply chain management.