Associate Manager, Project Sourcing

Shanghai, China

China Product Purchasing and Development – Project Sourcing /

Full Time /

Hybrid

Purpose of Job

To ensure the cost and value is optimized and optimal for each assigned project

1. Supplier engagement for the assigned new product development projects
1) Following the Sourcing & Supplier Base Strategy, assist the Project Sourcing head to select the proper supplier candidate(s) for each project, with the understanding of the project requirements
2) Work with the suppliers to select the proper primary packaging(component)/secondary packaging (carton/label,ect.) options, to get the project acceptance
3) Conduct supplier management to ensure project launch on time. Consolidate supplier related issue during project development and drive for supplier performance enhancement.

2. New product development projects
1) Assess the costing of entire product from TCO perspective to ensure high margin rate
2) Provide optimized project development proposals based on cost analysis at the initial stage in the project
3) Lead to promote the solution and margin per project target with project team (R&D, PE, Quality and NPI)
4) Achieve cost efficiency and value optimization by fully understanding cost driver and value in projects

3. Cost and value enhancement in PLM
1) Work with the cross functional teams to identify the cost improvement opportunities and drive the cost saving or improve the value to the consumers
2) Proactively manage PLM process, continuous proceed cost saving reduction and efficiency boost
3) Manage PPV and achieve the cost saving on value chain through the Cost Models optimization.

Minimum request:
Bachelor's Degree or above in supply chain management, business administration
Competency:
Minimum 5+ years of purchasing & sourcing experience in FMCG, cosmetics, package or chemical industry
Cost saving & manufactory background is a plus.
Relevant knowledge demand:
Good English speaking and presenting
Effective communication and analytical skills
Multiple projects management skills
Good inter-personal skills and team player