Strategic Sourcing Spec. II at Solstice Advanced Materials
Shanghai, Shanghai, China -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Supplier Qualification, Commodity Strategy, Reverse Auction, Supply Chain Management, Analytical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Procurement Software, Cost Savings, Relationship Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description
Key Responsibilities - Supplier Identification and Qualification: - Identify and evaluate potential suppliers and subcontractors that align with business requirements. - Ensure qualification of suppliers and subcontractors. This must adhere to Solstice's standard policies and procedures. - Utilization of Preferred Suppliers: - Encourage the operations estimating team to utilize preferred suppliers effectively and leverage negotiated catalogs. - Drive training and initiatives to ensure compliance with preferred supplier usage. - Procurement Planning: - Establish comprehensive procurement plans following booking activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and business objectives. - Collaborate with stakeholders to determine specific procurement needs and timelines. - Negotiation and Cost Savings: - Negotiate pricing and delivery-related terms with selected suppliers and subcontractors. - Employ various negotiation strategies, including the use of reverse auction tools, to maximize savings and enhance productivity. - Document all savings achieved during negotiations in accordance with Solstice policies, ensuring transparency and compliance. - Commodity Strategy Development: - Create and implement commodity strategies that promote strong supplier relationships. - Ensure that suppliers provide added value through their services and products, thereby enhancing the overall purchasing process. Qualifications - Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are advantageous. - Experience: - A minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management roles. - Demonstrated experience in negotiation and supplier relationship management. - Skills: - Proficiency in procurement software and tools, including reverse auction platforms. - Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, enabling effective evaluation of supplier proposals and negotiation outcomes. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for building collaborative relationships. - Language requirements: Candidates with Japanese and Korean skills are preferred.  Desired Attributes - Ability to think strategically and execute effectively to optimize sourcing initiatives. - Self-motivated and results-driven with a strong focus on achieving cost savings. - Willingness to adapt to changing business environments and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.   About Solstice Advanced Materials Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials [https://advancedmaterials.honeywell.com/us/en]. Applicant Privacy Notice I consent to the collection, use, transfer, disclosure, and processing of my personal information in accordance with the Applicant Privacy [https://www.solstice.com/us/en/applicant-privacy-notice]Notice [https://www.solstice.com/us/en/applicant-privacy-notice]. I have read the Applicant Privacy Notice   Applicant Privacy Notice I separately consent to the collection, use, transfer, disclosure, and processing of my sensitive personal information in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice [https://www.solstice.com/us/en/applicant-privacy-notice]. I have read the Applicant Privacy Notice   Applicant Privacy Notice I separately consent to the transfer of my personal information to recipients located outside of mainland China in accordance with the Applicant Privacy Notice [https://www.solstice.com/us/en/applicant-privacy-notice]. I have read the Applicant Privacy Notice
Responsibilities
The role involves identifying and qualifying suppliers while establishing comprehensive procurement plans to meet business objectives. It also requires negotiating pricing and terms to maximize cost savings and developing commodity strategies to foster strong supplier relationships.
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