Sourcing Lead

Position Summary:

• Outsource Cohu PH/SG Kit parts and Contactors product(s) to local PH or Asian supplier(s) by qualifying capable, reliable, and lower cost suppliers (ASL)
• Ensures exceptional lead-time, cost and quality delivery by selecting and managing suppliers accordingly
• Employs the right contract to serve its purpose and to reduce contract liability
• Identifying cost optimization opportunities and maintaining supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

Vendor Sourcing and Management:

1. Sources, Identifies, evaluates, and selects suppliers through Cohu procurement process.
2. Leads material sourcing and qualification schedule and provides status update to Project team on a timely manner.

Negotiation and Contract Management:

1. Drives contract/quotation(s) negotiation with qualified local PH, Asian supplier(s), other regions to meet Cohu PH target price(s)
2. Comprehends Contract language and drafts new Contract terms and conditions.
3. Esures contract are properly executed and managed.

Spend Analysis and Cost Optimization:

• Analyzes and provides quotation(s) summary for final decision making to managment and initiates meetings for decision and alignment
• Analyzes spending data to identify areas for cost reduction and improvement.
• Validates and benchmarks for any cost up from suppliers and seeks approval.
• Drives cost savings initiatives with the sourcing team to generate substantial value for the company and provides a consolidated report.
• Streamlines the value chain of product sourcing from raw material supply until finished good.

Supplier Relationship and Performance Management:

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers, ensures ongoing communication and cooperation.
• Conducts Supplier Business Review to highlight performance and drive improvements.
• Leads SCOC, Supplier Cybersecurity ratings and highlights risks on Supply Chain.
• Drives payment terms improvement with suppliers.

Support FAI/Projects :

• Issues Quantity Contract or Purchaser Order for First Article purpose and drive First Article Inspection (FAI) with Supplier, Engineering Team, and FAI Team to complete part qualification
• Supports FAI material readiness if the product(s) is not transferred to manufacturing

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and mitigating potential risks.

Working with key Stakeholders

• Works in collaboration with supplier(s) for defined improvement projects & product family analysis for long-term supply partnership.
• Collaborates with purchasing and quality in data collection to determine suppliers' performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery and services.
• Collaborates with SDE on developing supplier capability.
• Supports Purchasers for critical negotiations & competencies on cost, lead-time & quality
• Works with inventory team to determine ways to minimize the safety of the inventory level while providing high product availability, e.g: contract management with supplier, etc.
• Works in collaboration with Design and Process Engineering for engineering changes and coordinate with various suppliers for required modifications.
• Collaborates with factory planning to align priorities for localization plans.

Data Management

• Updates and maintains purchasing info record, assignment set, and source list based on element of quality, cost & delivery criteria.
• Ensures that the database is up to date and data is clean and correct.
• Any other adhoc assignment according to business needs.

Authority

• Authorized to source, place First Article purchase order, issue pull flow contract for production units and place purchase order to selected Supplier(s) aligned with Cohu supplier development strategy.
• Authorized to send Cohu technical information/ drawing to approved Supplier(s) with NDA signed during RFQ stage if necessary.
• Flags for any suppliers that are incompetent to meet Cohu requirements.
• Alerts Supply Chain Manager on any emergency situations, including any scrupulous act which potentially interrupt business continuity.
• In all areas of responsibilities, the incumbent is responsible in demonstrating integrity in its business dealings with people & organizations and should operate consistent to its corporate highest ethical standards.
• In all areas of responsibilities, the incumbent is responsible in assuring that appropriate measures are in place which has a direct impact to the Health and Safety of the employees and protection of the environment.
• Performs work safely and in accordance with the EHS Policy, Procedures and provisions of the Standards, and to report any work hazard (unsafe conditions or unsafe practices) that may be discovered in the workplace and to make suggestion for correction or removal of the potential hazards.
• Practices the 5S and waste segregation program, and to support the activities on waste reduction, storm drain management, water and energy consumption reduction.

Qualifications:

Education : Diploma / Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience : Minimum five (5) years of experiences in sourcing or at least five (5) years in an outsourcing model with capital equipment desired.

Skill/ Technical Requirements :

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word and ability to read drawing.
• Experience with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills required.
• Must be capable of summarizing data to support key decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a cross-functional team member with Sales and Engineering and other departments.

Core Competencies :

• Adaptability & Learning Agility
• Technical Expertise
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Accountability & Results Driven
• Customer Focus
• Safety & Policy Compliance
• Functional/ Technical Competencies :
• Project Management
• Vendor Sourcing and Management
• Negotiation and Contract Management
• Supplier Relationship and Performance Management
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Strategic industry management
• Financial Acumen
• Leadership Competencies :
• Manage Change
• Financial Acumen
• Relationship Building
• Developing Others & Teams

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands/ Strengths: Prolonged periods of sitting at the computer terminal

Job Conditions: Office environment & occasional travel availability required

Protective Devices Required: In required areas

With more than 3000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, generous employee benefits and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides you with international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice.

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