Job Description

Job Summary: Responsible for category management and sourcing of solar commodity material for REC Solar. Responsible for the development of category strategy and action plans to achieve financial targets, secure capacity and conduct professional commercial negotiations according to best practice sourcing principles. Manage complex RFQ process and negotiate for master framework agreement including service level agreements.Responsibilities: Develop sourcing strategy appropriate to each category assigned to secure suppliers' capacity that supports the cost roadmap in the organization. Manage, review, and continuously improve the competitive sourcing process, including areas related to contract pricing, terms and conditions for assigned categories. Ensure a structured process in sourcing management is developed and properly executed. Conduct complex contract negotiations with suppliers Proactively identify risks in suppliers and materials and able propose solutions to solve and mitigate risks at all times. Build and enhance supplier relationship Develop and propose metrics to analyze supplier performance. Provide the leadership in cross-functional teams in the above areas - sourcing category, sourcing process, and contracts. Collaborate with legal to draft final negotiated contract terms, conditions and exhibits for each contract proposalRequired Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business/Supply Chain or Engineering. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in sourcing and procurement with experiences in negotiating commercial terms and service level agreements Working experience in Solar, Manufacturing (both with local & overseas presence), is advantageous Ability to view things on a helicopter viewpoint with a final eye for details Knowledge of commodity market Strong negotiation skill in commercial term and strong business acumen Experience in making strong business proposals Experience in making presentation to management team Excellent practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel. Possess high energy and ability to work in a fast-paced environment Capability in change management and conflict resolution Strong verbal and written communication Ability to build relationship at all levels Self-starter attitude, ability to work independently with appropriate support and guidance, willing to challenge status quo and drive transformation where needed. Ability to write and speak in English and one other language. Able to travel as required Proactive working attitude
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