Responsibilities:

·         Assist Corporate Procurement Services in identifying potential items to be sourced within

      their geographies.

·         Identify and qualify suppliers within their geographies.

·         Support intra-Asia sourcing initiatives as well as global initiatives that include Asia products

      and/or suppliers.

·         Execute sourcing initiatives using prescribed Procurement methods and procedures (SSM,

      TCO, Procurement Charters, UPS contract, PARCO).

·         Coordinate with Corporate Commodity Managers and key stakeholders to define

      requirements and strategies, and simplify and standardize product specifications.

·         Track and report spending, savings and procurement related performance measures.

·         Own key supplier relationships, monitor implementation of accounts, develop supplier

      scorecards and monitor contract compliance.

·         Identify opportunities for other UPS business units to be part of the overall solution.

·         Develop and continually update market intelligence on key suppliers, cost drivers and

      market solutions within Asia.

·         Drive continuous process improvement through strategic relationships with both internal

      (users) and external (suppliers) stakeholders.

·         Work with SCS to develop and execute the supply chain.

Qualifications:

·            BA/BS in Supply Chain Mgmt, Finance, or other relevant degree (MBA preferred).

·            Skilled in core Procurement disciplines (ISM certification a plus).

·            Demonstrated skills in negotiating with a strong emphasis on analytical abilities,

        communications skills and strategic thinking.

·            Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify process issues and create practical

        solutions.

·            Ability to interact with managers in other functions, create practical recommendations to

        sourcing problems, and present solutions to Procurement Management.

·            Strong computer skills

·            Multilingual skills required with an emphasis on Mandarin and English (Cantonese is a

        plus)

·            Solid understanding of the Asian culture and business environment

·            Procurement Experience: 3 – 5 years minimum.

·            Previous experience as a Purchasing supervisor with key commodity experience (textile,

        paper, poly, MRO, automotive)

·            Knowledge of international sourcing intricacies