Manager, Indirect Purchasing

OVERVIEW

AESC is a world leading EV battery manufacturer with presence in China, Japan, France, Spain, UK and the US.
We are looking for a Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Purchasing Manager in the US to work on large scale new engineering procurement construction projects.
The products consist of state-of-the-art cutting-edge technology in battery production.
The role requires strong cross-functional working relationships with, industrialization team, finance, supply chain, and various other internal stakeholders.
You will interact with stakeholders across all levels of the organization supporting them in the purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company procurement policies and requirements.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and writing skills are required.
The successful candidate would have solid experience in purchasing, be self-motivated, collaborative and thrive in a dynamic environment.

ROLES & RESPONSILBILITIES

1. Establish procurement strategy on related construction services, engineering and materials based on the project's construction plan in reverse order.
   
2. Stay up to date with the latest market trend and continuous sourcing for the best products and services for the business with the most reasonable prices.
   
3. Create and execute the procurement strategy.
   
4. Organize bidding and tendering, vender bidding and nomination.
   
5. Manage vendor contracts and track vendor payments.
   
6. Renegotiate business plan based on project adjustment.
   
7. Use SAP to manage PO/PR requirements based on output of above.
   
8. Proactively seeking cost-saving solutions to enable company industrial development.
   
9. Partner with suppliers and vendors globally and identify strategies to scale second product development.
   
10. Coordinate & support for global plant launch equipment & global direct material related project issues.
    

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or supply chain required.
  
• 5+ years of proven success in procurement/contract management, preferably in MEP/CSA, construction, or facilities space of large industrial construction projects ($100 million USD+ capex)
• Required technical skill include but not limited to:
  Microsoft Office Suite (particularly with MS Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint), Power BI , and SAP
• Experience in strategic sourcing, cost analyses, and contract negotiations are required.
  
• Experience in project controls or construction management is preferred.
  
• Experience in semi-conductor, battery, construction, or automotive industry is highly desirable.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
  
• Experience in training and mentoring peers on best practices for project management and execution.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
  
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise and forklift traffic.
The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.
The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All of us at AESC - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products.
It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

"We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S."