Sourcing Lead

POSITION SUMMARY
•    Leads the sourcing team and develop processes and team members
•    Ensures exceptional lead-time, cost and quality delivery by selecting and managing suppliers accordingly
•    Employs the right contract to serve its purpose and to reduce contract liability

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1.    Drives cost savings initiatives with the sourcing team to generate substantial value for the company and provide a consolidated report.
2.    Streamlines the value chain of product sourcing from raw material supply until finished good.
3.    Leads the sourcing team on bill of materials review, supplier selection proposal from AVL based on capability and capacity, request for quotation, cost analysis, source review board, first article evaluation until passed, supplier material readiness and handover to purchasing as planned.
4.    Sourcing on all commodity code and selecting the right capable supplier
5.    Performs regular market watch and internal needs analysis & find a new supplier if required.
6.    Negotiates with selected supplier for part best offer with part premium quality and lead time.
7.    Manages service support on demand of fast track, modification job, etc.
8.    Works in collaboration with supplier(s) for defined improvement projects & product family analysis for long-term supply partnership.
9.    Collaborates with purchasing and quality in data collection to determine suppliers' performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery and services.
10.    Collaborates with SDE on developing supplier capability. 
11.    Performs quarterly business reviews with the supplier to highlight gaps and drive continuously for improvement.
12.    Works in collaboration with Design and Process Engineering for engineering changes and coordinate with various suppliers for required modifications.
13.    Collaborates with factory planning to align priorities for localization plans.
14.    Updates and maintains purchasing info record, assignment set, and source list based on element of quality, cost & delivery criteria.
15.    Ensures that the database is up to date and data is clean and correct.
16.    Supplier Performance Management - Leads QBR review with suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery performance. Supports driving closure of improvement actions. Leads SCOC, Supplier Cybersecurity ratings and highlight risks on Supply Chain.
17.    Supports purchasers for critical negotiations and competencies on cost, lead-time & quality
18.    Validates and benchmark for any cost up from suppliers and seek approval.
19.    Drives payment terms improvement with suppliers.
20.    Determines ways to improve lead-time through sourcing, e.g: FAB rough, etc.
21.    Works with inventory team to determine ways to minimize the safety of the inventory level while providing high product availability, e.g: contract management with supplier, etc.
22.    Any other adhoc assignment according to business needs.

Authority
1.    Authorized to source, place First Article purchase order, issue pull flow contract for production units and place purchase order to selected Supplier(s) aligned with Cohu supplier development strategy.
2.    Authorized to send Cohu technical information/ drawing to approved Supplier(s) with NDA signed during RFQ stage if necessary.
3.    Flags for any suppliers that are incompetent to meet Cohu requirements.
4.    Alerts Supply Chain Manager on any emergency situations, including any scrupulous act which potentially interrupt business continuity.
•    In all areas of responsibilities, the incumbent is responsible in demonstrating integrity in its business dealings with people & organizations and should operate consistent to its corporate highest ethical standards.
•    In all areas of responsibilities, the incumbent is responsible in assuring that appropriate measures are in place which has a direct impact to the Health and Safety of the employees and protection of the environment.
•    Performs work safely and in accordance with the EHS Policy, Procedures and provisions of the Standards, and to report any work hazard (unsafe conditions or unsafe practices) that may be discovered in the workplace and to make suggestion for correction or removal of the potential hazards.
•    Practices the 5S and waste segregation program, and to support the activities on waste reduction, storm drain management, water and energy consumption reduction.
 

QUALIFICATIONS
Education :    Diploma / Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience :    Minimum five (5) years of experiences in sourcing or at least five (5) years in an outsourcing model with capital equipment desired.
Skill/ Technical Requirements :    Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Word and ability to read drawing. 
Experience with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System is an advantage. 
Strong negotiation and analytical skills required. 
Experience in leading and developing a team. 
Must be capable of summarizing data to support key decisions. 
Ability to work collaboratively as a cross-functional team member with Sales and Engineering and other departments. 
 

Core Competencies :    Adaptability & Learning Agility
Technical Expertise
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Accountability & Results Driven
Customer Focus
Safety & Policy Compliance
 

Functional/ Technical Competencies :    Project Management
Time Management 
Negotiation Skills
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
Strategic industry management
 

Leadership Competencies :    Manage Change
Financial Acumen
Relationship Building

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands/ Strengths    Prolonged periods of sitting at the computer terminal
Job Conditions    Office environment & occasional travel availability required

Protective Devices Required    In required areas