Head of Purchase Electronics China
Location Shanghai, China
FORVIA HELLA is a listed, international automotive supplier. Coming together with Faurecia in the FORVIA Group, we build the world's seventh largest supplier of automotive technologies. As a global market leader in high-growth areas, FORVIA employs 157,000 people worldwide. FORVIA HELLA therein stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, we cover a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles with our Business Group Lifecycle Solutions. With around 37,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of € 8.1 billion on a preliminary basis in the fiscal year 2023.
YOUR TASKS
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1. Strategic Planning & Execution
Analyze China market trends, develop supplier evaluation frameworks, and implement cost-optimized purchasing strategies.
Lead local supplier negotiations, consolidate annual material demands, and secure optimal pricing and delivery terms. -
2. Supplier & Cost Management
Build a China-focused supplier matrix, identify alternative suppliers, and drive technical/quality improvements.
Supplier panel development focuses on supplier chain resilience, best commercial competitiveness and sustainability
"Out of China" supplier development to mitigate the US tariff and Geopolitics risk
Monitor regional cost structures, lead budgeting processes, and deliver / excel cost saving targets. -
3. Process Optimization & Integration
Streamline China procurement workflows, ensure data transparency, and support global database standardization. -
4. Team Leadership
Oversee recruitment, performance evaluations, and capability development for the China procurement team.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
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Experience: Minimum 10 years in direct material procurement, with expertise in regional (China) operations and global commodity management; Electronics related experience required.
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Competency:
- Data-driven Decision Making: Proficiency in market analytics tools (competitor benchmarking, customer profitability models),
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Ambitious: Drives impactful initiatives and is eager to exceed goals while contributing to the organization’s long-term success.
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Demonstrated resilience and a positive approach to problem-solving.
- Result Driven, Perseverance, Assertiveness
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Leadership Skill: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in coaching and developing team talent to maximize individual and collective performance
Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.
FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
Please send us your application via our career portal, stating your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date, with the reference number req16262.
HELLA Corporate Center China
MONICA Ji
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