Global Strategic Sourcing Director - Sugar Land, United States - Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Description
Summary
Job Duties
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for materials and components to support the business objectives of the company
- Manage the US, Taiwan and China sites for sourcing
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers and manage supplier relationships
- Ensure quality standards and delivery schedules are met by suppliers
- Work with crossfunctional teams to identify costsaving opportunities and optimize the supply chain
- Work with contract manufacturers to ensure they meet company requirements
- Stay uptodate with industry trends, regulations and best practices
Education
- Master's or Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Experience
- Strong sourcing background, with a minimum of 10 years' experience
- APICS CSCP is a plus
- Experience managing locations internationally is required
- Bilingual English and Mandarin Chinese is required
- Experience in sourcing materials in the semiconductor manufacturing industry is required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build effective relationships with suppliers
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Why AOI?
In addition to a competitive salary, AOI offers
- Flexible and competitive health (medical, dental, vision) plans offer the employee with the right options to meet individual and family needs
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
- Generous PTO policy, with unused PTO payout at end of the year
- Relocation package available within US
- Immigration sponsorships (Must be currently authorized to work in the US).
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