Supply Chain Manager
Core
Execute sourcing and logistics strategy in China for Rubber, Friction, and Powersports commodities, managing supplier networks and ensuring supply continuity.
Role type
Supply Chain Manager (Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management)
Builds
Competitive and reliable supplier network in China for global buying sites
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (Rubber, Friction, Powersports) + International Logistics
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, commercial negotiation, contract management, RFQ processes, supplier performance management, international logistics coordination, customs/export compliance, risk identification
Preferred skills
Technical commodities knowledge (castings, forgings, machined parts, rubber components, rubber-to-metal products)
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Identify, assess, qualify, and contractualize suppliers; Develop and manage a competitive supplier network in China; Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier contracts; Conduct supplier scouting, market benchmarking, and RFQ activities; Monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual compliance; Coordinate logistics activities with suppliers and forwarders; Ensure on-time delivery and specification compliance; Act as local interface between suppliers, purchasing, and quality teams; Identify supply risks and support continuity measures
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC