Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for resins, masterbatch, tooling, packaging, and MRO materials.
• Manage and negotiate supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and long-term supply conditions.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and technical capability.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Support project launches and engineering changes with timely supplier sourcing and cost analysis.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality departments on material specifications and supplier changes.
• Monitor raw material markets (resins, additives, etc.) and anticipate cost impacts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, IATF 16949 requirements, and customer-specific standards.
• Manage the purchasing team and support their professional development.
• Lead cost reduction programs and localization initiatives aligned with corporate targets.

Qualifications

Key Competencies

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