job_description_responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Category Purchasing Manager, this role will be accountable for implementing a Project Eagle Purchasing strategy in China. It will support the collaboration between, product group, category and site management supply strategies that will create a competitive advantage for our customers, while delivering local service excellence. They will be responsible for the platform liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform Purchasing Managers.

required_skills_qualifications: Previous purchasing experience requiredBachelor’s degree – or equivalent experience requiredAble to acquire an understanding of governmental, environmental, political, and geographic factors that influence a supply base.Proficiency in English is required; Previous 6 Sigma Greenbelt/Black Belt experience preferredKnowledge of Quality, Cost Modeling, and NPI tools is requireddesired_skills_qualifications: Professional certification in Purchasing and/or Inventory Management preferred,ie Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)and Certified in Information Resource Management (CIRM), or comparable international certification is preferred.Lean manufacturing, an understanding of lean principles is preferredIncumbent must have well-developed communication and negotiation skills