The Footwear Materials Vendor lead supports the Global Head of Footwear Material Vendors with the daily management of commercial relationship with various suppliers. He/she supports by creating and executing upon vendor/material category strategies established in accordance with GMM and overall company strategy and targets.
He/she is responsible to coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure successful product launches, production and commercial deliverables for ECCO holistically.
The Footwear Materials Vendor lead acts as an interface with other stakeholders in the greater Supply Chain Department to participate in early risk assessment and support in execution of risk mitigation plans. The objective is to ensure little to no supply issues during bulk production for new materials in first production bulk deliveries as well as on the existing material portfolio.
Responsibilities
Vendor/Material Category Management
Support GMM to find, identify, evaluate and manage materials/vendors
Support GMM on execution of material category strategies
Identify and assess potential new suppliers and their production facilities/capabilities
Supplier Management
Support in assessing and monitoring results of Corrective Action Plans from Poor Performing Suppliers
Resolve escalation issues from Quality, Production units, R&D, Sustainability and Compliance
Manage total supplier capacity footprint to ensure selection of appropriate suppliers to meet ECCO’s production needs of on time deliveries with good quality at the right cost
New Product Introduction
Support GMM with implementing risk mitigation plans in alignment with various stakeholders
Support GMM through alternative sourcing for new materials during development phase
Evaluate using Should Cost Analysis and benchmarking vs existing materials on new materials from selected supplier to ensure the right supplier is chosen with right pricing and commercial terms
Cost Management
Track, suggest and follow up on progress of recommended proposals for Cost Saving Initiatives to ensure successful implementation
Negotiate prices with suppliers under category
Monitor and track market and material commodity trends to give pricing forecasts to GMM leadership
Others
Requirements
Masters/Degree in Business/Economics or Supply Chain Management (Sourcing/Procurement)
More than 2 years work experience, preferably in sourcing/procurement
Experience in project management
Experience in negotiation
Experience in coordinating with different stakeholders within cross functional team
Experience in Shoe Making industry a plus but not necessary
Experience within MNC environment
Candidate Profile:
In general, the incumbent should fit the following profile and able to work in a fast-paced work environment:
Core Values
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Quality focus
Personal Attributes
- Proactive
- Meticulous
- Multi-tasking
- Learning attitude
- Attentive
Key Competencies
- Organizational skill
- Communication skill
- Administrative skill
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