Manager - Supply Chain - Electricals/Switchgears

- Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies

- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness

- Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms

- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation

- Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power

- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking

- Assess, manage and mitigate risks

- Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand

- Create the company's supply chain strategy

- Evaluate and report on KPIs

- Maintain supply chain inventory and records

- Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes

- Resolve issues that come up (e.g. delays in delivery, accidents)

- Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth

- Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards

- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deal

- Professional experience with 7+ years of experience in supply chain management and material management

- Experience in electronics, semiconductor manufacturing and ecosystem is a plus.

- Experience and understanding of lean manufacturing principles and inventory management for minimum capital binding Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management

- Experience in ISO certifications is a plus.

- Excellent communication skills, verbally and written

- Experience from implementation and use of ERP systems

- A mature leader and team player, willing to fill in as needed and able to inspire the organization to go the extra mile.

- Commensurate with the experience