Develop and maintain strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term collaboration and mutual growth.
Serve as the primary local liaison between the company and assigned suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.
Support regular supplier audits covering compliance, contractual obligations, ethical standards, and performance accountability.
Assist in negotiating supplier agreements with a focus on cost efficiency and quality assurance; monitor contract execution and identify opportunities for renegotiation and continuous improvement.
Proactively identify, address, and resolve supplier-related challenges to minimize operational disruptions, working closely with cross-functional and global teams.
Stay informed on industry trends and best practices, introduce innovative sourcing methods, simplify supplier networks, and ensure accurate, consistent data management across global systems.
Collaborate with consolidation centers and company affiliates to maintain transparent, positive, and effective communication.
Participate in supplier sourcing and evaluation, support RFQ processes, and prepare purchase requisitions and sample orders.
Analyze procurement data and generate reports for management, ensuring seamless information flow among stakeholders to support timely and informed decision-making.