Raw Materials Sr Sourcing Engineer, Japan

Your Job

The Raw Materials Category Sourcing Engineer plays a pivotal role in managing raw materials and components for connectors within the CCS Division.

This position holds category sourcing responsibilities for production in Japan, overseeing both domestic and overseas suppliers.

The role serves as a key liaison for strategic sourcing matters with suppliers and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Plants, Quality, Finance, and Legal, as well as sourcing teams in other CCS sites (Korea, Shanghai, Malaysia, Vietnam, India).

What You Will Do

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Develop and Manage Supplier Bases: Oversee the development and management of supplier bases for raw materials, including Resins (LCP, PA66, PBT...), Metals (Corson, Phosphor Bronze...), and others (Miscellaneous...).

Ensure alignment with business requirements, meeting targets for Cost, Quality, Delivery, and Service, as well as achieving annual productivity goals

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Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with internal stakeholders, such as Engineering and Product Managers, to understand material needs, guide supplier selection, and to develop alternate sourcing opportunities on Raw Materials.

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Category Sourcing Strategy: Assist in creating and implementing sourcing strategies for Raw Materials, aligning with Division Category Management objectives.

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Production Support: Ensure suppliers' production ramp-up and delivery, providing timely support for shortages, escalations, supply-related issues, quality concerns, and driving improvements in delivery performance in coordination with internal stakeholders.

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Sourcing Operations: Analyze spend, conduct RFQs, lead price negotiations, and strategically select suppliers.

Plan and execute sourcing initiatives, including engineering changes, end-of-life (EOL) management, and production transfers, collaborating with suppliers and stakeholders.

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Contract Management: Create and maintain contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring clarity and compliance with terms and conditions.

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Market Monitoring: Regularly monitor the supply market, commodity trends, and competitor activities to develop expertise and inform strategic decision-making.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

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5~7+ Years of Strategic Sourcing Experience:

• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, demonstrating expertise in procurement and supply chain management OR experience working in sales within a Large Japanese Trading Company.

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Technical Knowledge:

• Injection Molding and/or Plastic Resins and/or Metal Technical Knowledge (required for meaningful discussions with the Engineering team).

• Familiarity with either Plastic Resins or Metals/Stamping processes.

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Category Management Skills:

• Experience in category management, specifically in Raw Materials or Mechanical Components.

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Cost Analysis and Strategic Price Negotiations:

• Demonstrated experience in cost analysis and stra...