JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for Sourcing, purchasingand supervising the purchase of inventory and miscellaneous parts and servicesto support the Kunshanproduction facility. This includes identifying and implementing sourcing strategies to meetourbusiness goals and objectives. Will direct and lead purchasing personnel when needed.  Will also act as purchasing liaison andspecialist to the rest of the organization for a specific commodity or type ofmaterial requirements when needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                    Set up and qualification of asupply line (and sources) for the materials and components involved in multiplecommodity groups

·                    Contract and agreementimplementation to secure the above supply lines with the intent of providingyear over year benefits and improvements

·                    Manage the supply lines (andassociated contracts & agreements) to ensure continuous improvementopportunities (in cost, quality and performance), are targeted and achieved inline with company initiatives and goals.

·                    Participate in design reviewsand other areas of product development with the express intent of leading discussionson cost effective design implementation. Providing the manufacturability / cost avoidance input required

·                    Monitor and measure performanceof commodity supply line and where applicable team of purchasing personnel

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Educationand Experience:   Bachelor’s degree from accredited college/university or CPM andcomparable experience, Master’s degree preferred.  Food processing machine industry is an advantage.

Specialized Knowledge, Equipment, and Applications:  Read, write andspeak both Chinese and English.  Must beable to provide clear, concise verbal communication of direction, requirements,problems, priorities and strategies on matters technical and commercial, to thefull spectrum of personnel in an organization, in written and spoken form at abusiness appropriate level. 

Ability to use Microsoft Officetools to generate and manage written communications.  Basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply,divide, calculate percentages, discounts, etc). Ability to perform and understand statistical analysis.  Ability to use Microsoft tools to extractinformation and perform these tasks quickly and efficiently

Ability to anticipate barriersand problems. 

Ability to handle multiplepriorities and prioritize tasks that will lead to a solution or conclusion withmaximum team effect.

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):  Quality andEngineering training and background are key for this position.

Additional Training:

OTHER INFORMATION

Special Information (Travelrequired, physical requirements, work environment, supervisor responsibilities,safety and so on):

·                    Work Environment-  Based in Kunshan Manufacturing Plant facility

Thework environment and physical demands described here are representative of thosean employee encounters while performing the essential functions of thisjob.  Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. 

·                    Supervisor Responsibilities- yes, has direct reports

·                    Type of Supervision Position works under: (close, moderate, minimal)Moderate

·                    Relationship Responsibilities-  Engineering,Quality and Suppliers

·                    Maintain proper housekeepingand safety standards by properly using protective equipment, safe operation ofall machinery, tools, and equipment as well as following safety rules at alltimes.