Purchasing Specialist
Location: Dongguan, China
Department: Purchasing
About Xaar
Inkjet Innovator. Trusted Partner. Sustainable Future. Xaar is here to create a world where you can print anything you can imagine.
For more information, visit www.xaar.com.
Xaar Values:
Xaar has defined 5 values which are vital to our business; each represents an area of essential importance to us. Their existence is intended to guide difficult decisions and shape behaviour.
Creative – we push the boundaries of what’s possible
Collaborative – everyone is a partner; we help each other freely and willingly
Innovative – we always strive to constantly improve
Integrity – we deliver on our promises
Passion – we care about our technology, our products, our partners and each other
Purpose of Role
Responsible for implementing localized procurement strategies for production materials of inkjet printhead supply systems, managing the full lifecycle procurement activities of components including metal parts, plastic parts, cables, PCBs, tubing, and diaphragm pumps. Ensures efficient, compliant, and low-cost supply chain operations to support the strategic transition of production capacity from the UK to China.
Scale
- Purchasing activities for Xaar Dongguan site.
- Purchasing cost management.
- Parts / materials localization (China source).
- Parts / materials / suppliers sourcing in NPI.
Freedom to make decisions
- Recommendation of new supplier for parts / materials of China source.
- Supplier classification/tiering decisions driven by performance evaluation.
- Evaluation and selection of suitable procurement approaches.
- Clarify and standardize the contractual terms and conditions for procurement.
Complexity
- Local sourcing and cost management to achieve TCO target.
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- Proactively identifies and mitigates supply chain risks.
Planning horizon
- 5 years parts / materials cost down plan and implement strategy.
- Proactive risk forecasting and management.
- Proactive demand forecasting and management based on historical parts/material consumption data and market intelligence.
Key Accountabilities
- Supplier full lifecycle management
- Supply demand & plan management
- Purchasing Order full lifecycle management
- Supply cost management
- Parts/materials lifecycle management
- SCM risk management
- Parts/materials localization management
Submit your CV and a cover letter stating how you meet the requirements of the vacancy and why you are interested. Email it to recruitment@xaar.com.
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