SUMMARY : • Sporadic Purchases, Calls/Meetings, Tasks, Executions, etc. • General Purchases • Recognize, Handle, Rectify Issues that occurs within the UPD • Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Development • Collaborate with Local and Global (Mainly China) Team Efficiently Working Conditions • In Office-based role in a fast-paced environment • Must respond to after-hour emergencies and work non-core hours/overtime to complete projects • May require long hours on certain days II. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: 1. Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Management: • Strategic Sourcing : Lead contract negotiations for favorable pricing, terms, and conditions. • Manage, track procured items, Lead Time, ETA/ETD • Vendor management : Add, build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve issues. 2. Negotiation & Cost Management: • Price Negotiation: Research, identify, and select suppliers for complex/high-value goods and services. • Contract Administration: Draft, review, and manage contracts, modifications, and compliance with policies. 3. Procurement Operations: • Process Management: Oversee solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) using e-procurement systems and manage the entire requisition-to-pay cycle. • Manage routine tasks: PO approval, payment processing, and document verification. • Address on-site abnormal issues promptly. • Submit documents to Accounting for local legal entity setup. 4. Reporting & Improvement: • Prepare summary reports and update project status. • Propose lean initiatives to shorten lead time (LT) and optimize processes. IV. Description of Job Related Contacts (Internal and/or External) Internal – All other teams, other service centers, and HQ / Corporate. External - Customers and Vendors V. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 1. SPECIAL SKILLS (Computer training, quality training, special programs): • Proficiency in MS Office Apps -Excel (Macro/Vlookup), Words, PowerPoint • Fluent in Mandarin is highly preferred due to frequent interactions with suppliers and internal teams in Taiwan/China. • Business Negotiation • Cost Analysis 2. PREFERRED EDUCATION: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. 3. WORK EXPERIENCE (Years of experience in the industry and functional area): • 5-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management. • Sourcing experience preferred & PM experience preferred