About WhiteCrow
We are global talent research, insight and pipelining specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client's in-house research.
About our client
For more than 80 years, our client's engineers and product specialists have partnered with customers to produce highly engineered connectivity and sensing solutions that make a connected world possible. Their focus on reliability, durability, and sustainability exemplifies their commitment to progress. The unmatched range of their product portfolio enables companies, large and small, to turn ideas into technology that can transform how the world works and lives tomorrow.
As a HR Business Partner IV, you will be responsible for...
Supplier Management & Development:
- Identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers to support business requirements.
- Conducting supplier audits and performance assessments to ensure quality and reliability.
- Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships to improve lead times, cost, and supply chain efficiency.
Cost Management & Negotiation:
- Analyzing cost structures and negotiating favorable terms for materials and components.
- Supporting cost-reduction initiatives through competitive bidding, alternative sourcing, and value engineering.
- Collaborating with finance and procurement teams to optimize the sourcing budget.
Technical & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Working closely with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams to define sourcing requirements.
- Ensuring suppliers meet technical specifications and quality standards.
- Supporting new product development by identifying suitable suppliers for prototypes and production.
Supply Chain Optimization & Risk Mitigation:
- Monitoring market trends and risks to ensure a stable and competitive supply chain.
- Developing strategies to mitigate supplier risks related to quality, pricing, and geopolitical factors.
- Optimizing sourcing strategies to reduce lead times and ensure on-time delivery.
What you already have...
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management (preferably in automotive, electronics, or manufacturing industries).
Technical & Soft Skills:
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Experience in working with SAP systems and sourcing tools.
- Knowledge of supplier qualification processes, cost analysis, and risk assessment.
- Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
