MindSource
Sourcing Manager IV
MindSource, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014
Pay rate: 85-90/hour on W2 + BenefitsTitle: Sourcing ManagerJob Location: Cupertino
Minimum Qualifications8+ Years of applicable experience
DescriptionEffectively work with suppliers in China to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet Clients performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.Collaborate across the Clients organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking, and creative solutions.Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs and market intelligence and apply this knowledge to influence Client's sourcing decisions.Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related fieldPassion and demonstrated skill in negotiationsStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsSuperb communication and interpersonal skills, including executive presentationsCan build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projectsAbility to operate independentlyAbility to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% informationExperience in supplier management and operationsAbility to identify and solve complex supply chain issuesEnd to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plusCapacity planning helpfulBackground in SQL and data validation will be helpful
Minimum Qualifications8+ Years of applicable experience
DescriptionEffectively work with suppliers in China to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet Clients performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.Collaborate across the Clients organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to rapidly synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders and to actively identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy.Optimize supply chain performance through cost and capacity scenario analysis, and benchmarking, and creative solutions.Develop an in-depth understanding of value-added manufacturing processes and costs and market intelligence and apply this knowledge to influence Client's sourcing decisions.Provide overall program management support and contribute to ongoing development of processes, templates, escalation procedures, and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related fieldPassion and demonstrated skill in negotiationsStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsSuperb communication and interpersonal skills, including executive presentationsCan build, grow and develop key cross-functional relationships to be able to influence and drive projectsAbility to operate independentlyAbility to make quick decisions and solve complex problems with 80% informationExperience in supplier management and operationsAbility to identify and solve complex supply chain issuesEnd to end ownership of contract negotiations for both commercial and legal aspects a plusCapacity planning helpfulBackground in SQL and data validation will be helpful