About the role
AI summarisedLead the strategic sourcing and management of mechanical components within a high-complexity, technology-driven manufacturing environment. This role requires architecting a future-ready supply base, driving significant TCO reduction through technical value engineering, and building high-performing global sourcing teams.
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Key Responsibilities
- Establish a 'Zero-Defect' quality culture with key suppliers, driving toward Six Sigma levels and achieving >95% OTD for complex items.
- Drive supplier-led innovation by establishing joint development roadmaps, aiming to adopt at least two new technologies or processes annually.
- Champion early supplier involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) to significantly reduce time-to-market.
- Build, coach, and develop a high-performing, global sourcing team while fostering a culture of data-driven excellence.
- Own end-to-end supplier relationship management, conducting QBRs and implementing standardized scorecards to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure supply chain resilience by developing robust business continuity plans, including second sourcing and raw materials management.
- Influence cross-functional internal stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, finance, and business units to support continuity of supply and cost management.
Requirements
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive strategic sourcing, procurement, or engineering experience in a high-mix, low-volume / high-complexity manufacturing environment.
- Proven track record managing complex global supply chains within mechanical systems, advanced materials, or electrical categories.
- Expertise in mechanics: managing global suppliers for machine components, sheet metal, frames, plastics, and special processes relevant to ultra-high vacuum/plasma environments.
- Demonstrated strong commercial acumen and advanced negotiation skills for global supplier management.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, materials science, or equivalent.
- Proven leadership experience driving sourcing transformation and building high-performing teams.