DM Purchasing Director, China
Core
Develops and executes a comprehensive direct materials purchasing strategy for a manufacturing environment in China, driving cost optimization and operational excellence.
Role type
Senior Director, Direct Materials Purchasing
Builds
Direct materials supply chain for manufacturing operations in China
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> strategic sourcing plans and cost optimization outcomes
Required skills
strategic sourcing, cost optimization, leadership, stakeholder management, change management, supply market analysis, multi-million Euro spend management
Preferred skills
lean manufacturing, 6-sigma, operational excellence methodologies
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Develops and executes direct materials purchasing strategy; drives cost optimization through strategic sourcing; supervises Unit Sourcing Managers; identifies cross-unit sourcing opportunities and risks; leads cross-functional spend steering meetings; coaches and develops sourcing team members; manages area-based stakeholders; represents sourcing to Area Management Team.
Seniority
Director level, 15+ years experience with 6+ years in leadership
