Procurement CMS Manager
Universal Electronics
full-time
Posted on:
Location: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
CloudERPIoT
About the role
- Lead all aspects of contract manufacturing operations, including quoting, planning, execution, and performance management.
- Ensure EMS partners meet delivery, cost, and quality targets while supporting product lifecycle requirements.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing roadmaps aligned with company objectives.
- Select, evaluate, and manage contract manufacturers, including negotiating strategic supply and service agreements.
- Monitor and report supplier performance (OTD, quality, service levels) and lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
- Manage sourcing rules, unit pricing, purchase orders, and supplier compliance with contractual obligations.
- Serve as the primary company representative in contract negotiations and policy development with EMS providers.
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or supply reliability.
- Own and maintain pricing roadmaps and contract terms across the EMS supply base.
- Ensure all contract manufacturers adhere to applicable quality standards (e.g., ISO, RBA, environmental, and regulatory requirements).
- Partner with quality teams to ensure consistent product performance and manufacturing process compliance.
- Drive supply chain diversification strategies to mitigate geopolitical and natural disaster risks.
- Ensure timely, complete, and cost-effective receipt of materials and finished goods from EMS partners.
- Manage inventory levels, optimize safety stock, and mitigate excess and obsolescence risks.
- Identify and implement improvements in supplier operations, manufacturing processes, and internal workflows.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and improve supply chain agility.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across engineering, planning, procurement, quality, and finance teams.
- Support resolution of operational issues, production delays, and quality concerns in coordination with internal and external partners.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in contract manufacturing or supplier management, preferably in electronics or high-tech industries.
- Proven track record managing EMS providers in a global manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
- Experience with ERP systems, sourcing tools, and supplier scorecards.
- Working knowledge of ISO, RBA, RoHS, and other compliance standards.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.
- Language (English, Mandarin ++).
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Travel 25%.
- Potential to supervise buyers.