Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Kimball Electronics (Thailand) Ltd. (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

Kimball Electronics is a global, multifaceted manufacturing solutions provider recognized for its reputation of excellence. We are committed to a high-performance culture that values personal and organizational commitment to quality, reliability, value, speed, and ethical behavior. Kimball Electronics provides end-to-end engineering, design and manufacturing solutions, including contract Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Diversified Contract Manufacturing Services (DCMS), and Automation, Test & Measurement services to customers in the automotive, medical, and industrial end markets. We deliver award-winning service through our highly integrated global footprint, stringent quality systems, customer relationship management model, and supply chain support.

About this position

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, reducing purchasing expenses, and supporting customer inquiries related to productivity and materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute sourcing strategies for existing supply base
• Reduce company’s purchasing expenses and improve purchasing effectiveness
• Support customer’s request on productivity and material questions
• Work closely with global purchasing to review purchasing price and commodity quote.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes in sourcing strategies.
• Supervise sourcing staff for sourcing activities.
• Reports to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering of mechanical Engineer or any related field
• Minimum 8 years in sourcing, procurement with experience in managing group of employees.
• Proven knowledge in sourcing and/or procurement management and Strategic Purchasing
• Knowledge in electronics or mechanical supply base is preferred CAD/CAM/CNC
• An understanding of engineering fundamentals
• Knowledge of the development and create of prototypes.
• Experience in product validation
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Good command of English