Sr. Procurement Specialist

Foxconn Technology Group

Houston, TX

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

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