Indirect Sourcing Specialist

• Indirect Sourcing Operations
• Execute purchasing for indirect materials, equipment, and services, including MRO (PR intake, RFQ, quote comparison, PO issuance, goods receipt, and invoice settlement).
• Support RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, analyze bids, and assist with supplier selection.
• Support negotiation of commercial terms (price, delivery, payment terms) and assist with contract drafting and document management.
• Supplier Management
• Register new suppliers and maintain master data for existing suppliers, including key information and performance records.
• Act as the first point of contact to coordinate corrective actions when delivery, quality, or service issues arise.
• Use purchasing performance and supplier evaluations to strengthen negotiation power and supply chain competitiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Gather and align requirements for new services and materials with relevant departments.
• Drive information sharing and coordination to quickly resolve production, material, and quality issues and identify improvements.
• Performance Analysis
• Analyze KPIs such as procurement results, cost savings, and on-time delivery.
• Assess supplier performance and develop improvement plans.
• Prepare regular management reports with key insights and improvement actions.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
• Analyze indirect sourcing results to continuously improve cost, quality, and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, International Trade, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain management or related roles in manufacturing (purchasing, production management, production planning).
• Strong proficiency in English (business level required).
• Experience and proficiency in ERP systems (MRO/purchasing modules), data aggregation, analysis, and reporting; advanced skills in Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of purchasing-related certifications (CPSM, KPM, CPIM, etc).
• Experience with global supply chain management and/or multinational corporations or overseas branches.
• Project management experience including supply chain setup, overseas joint ventures, or project leadership.
• Background in battery, electrical, electronics, chemical, or manufacturing industry is highly preferred.