Job Description

General Information

Country: Malaysia

State: Selangor

City: Puchong

Office Location: 17 Jalan Puchong 22KM

Date posted: 04-Jul-2023

Business Function: Supply Chain/Procurement

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Description

Analyst, Supply Management

General Description :

Procurement Analysts play a key role in the supply chain management of Steelcase\'s manufacturing operations. They serve as the key liaison between the Company and its vendors. This position requires sourcing and managing various direct material commodity vendors (die-casting, packaging, plastics, metal) throughout the procurement process - from development to approval. Key skills required include vendor search & evaluation, financial analysis, project management, problem solving, negotiation. The candidate is expected to initiate, propose & lead cost reduction projects; understanding macro-economic trends & take actions to safeguard supply chain continuity; manage & resolve quality & delivery related challenges with vendors; plan & execute long term vendor commodity strategy. The candidate is also expected to establish a well network both internally to Steelcase and externally, work under minimal supervision, and hold limited \'people\' leader responsibility

Task

• Strategic sourcing of direct material vendors based on its commodity needs. Utilize technical knowledge to evaluate vendor manufacturing capabilities, evaluate & communicate internal product specifications. Understand macro-economic factors, make cost comparisons & propose recommendations. Key commodities include - die-casting, packaging, plastics, & metal.

• Work closely with vendors to support new product development and lead product localization to ensure product technical, quality, pricing requirements are met. Manage project work to ensure projects with direct material suppliers are on-time, complete and aligned with business strategies. Work with local, global, & technical teams across various project needs.

• Manage supplier evaluation and continuous improvement programs in support of quality team to reduce DPPM, eliminate customer complaints, & ensure smooth delivery of goods.

• Understand global supply chain & macroeconomic trends to problem solve supply chain interruptions. Support Purchasing - supply management team to eliminate supplier delivery challenges.

• Propose new cost reduction initiatives and drive implementations that improves operating margins and/ or supply chain agility.

Education/Experience

\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\'s Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Business/ Accounting/ Finance or equivalent technical degree or certification.

\xc2\xb7 Minimum 3 years work experience within the procurement discipline. Manufacturing industry and product development experience is a plus.

Steelcase