We are an innovative enterprise dedicated to technological innovation and digital applications in the energy sector. We strive to provide highly efficient, convenient, and reliable solutions by leveraging new energy, smart energy, and digital technologies.
We closely monitor industry trends and actively pursue research, development, and practical applications. Focusing on areas such as intelligent systems, digital platforms, and energy management, we are building a specialized system of technologies and services designed to enhance energy management efficiency and improve the user experience.
Looking ahead, we will continue to integrate technological innovation with business growth. We aim to foster an open, collaborative, and growth-oriented work environment that attracts top talent, enabling us to jointly explore new opportunities arising from the convergence of energy and digital technologies.
Position Title: Vice President of Strategic Sourcing
Position Overview
Responsible for the company's global strategic sourcing and supplier management systems; formulating and executing medium- to long-term sourcing strategies; and optimizing supply chain costs, quality, delivery, and risk management. This role involves close collaboration with the CEO, CFO, COO, and senior management across business units to drive sustainable business value and competitive advantage through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, contract management, and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Sourcing Planning
Develop annual and medium- to long-term strategic sourcing plans.
Establish category strategies, spend management frameworks, and sourcing priority systems.
Adjust sourcing strategies based on business growth, market dynamics, and operational goals.
Drive the transformation of sourcing from traditional cost control to strategic value creation.
2. Supplier Strategy and Management
Build a global core supplier network and a tiered supplier management mechanism.
Oversee the selection, evaluation, negotiation, and long-term relationship management of key suppliers.
Drive supplier consolidation, strategic partnerships, and supplier performance improvements.
Implement mechanisms for supplier risk early warning and continuous monitoring.
3. Cost and Commercial Optimization
Drive cost optimization and value enhancement for major procurement expenditures.
Reduce procurement costs through centralized sourcing, long-term agreements, competitive bidding, and commercial negotiations.
Analyze market prices, raw material costs, and supplier pricing structures.
Promote Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) management rather than focusing solely on unit purchase prices.
4. Contracts and Negotiation
Lead negotiations for major procurement contracts and strategic partnership agreements.
Establish standardized procurement contracts and commercial terms.
Manage major contract risks in collaboration with legal, finance, and business teams.
Optimize payment terms, pricing mechanisms, service levels, and long-term partnership terms.
5. Supply Chain Risk Management
Identify potential risks related to key suppliers, raw materials, and service providers.
Develop supplier diversification and alternative sourcing strategies.
Mitigate risks associated with supply disruptions, price volatility, geopolitical issues, and market changes.
Formulate business continuity plans for critical procurement categories.
6. Cross-functional Leadership
Collaborate with the CEO, CFO, COO, and business units on sourcing decisions.
Establish collaborative mechanisms with engineering, operations, finance, legal, quality, and supply chain teams.
Align sourcing strategies with the company's overall business strategy and growth objectives.
7. Team and Organizational Development
Build and lead a high-performing strategic sourcing team. Develop talent in procurement, category management, supplier management, and contract management.
Establish performance metrics, career development paths, and talent pipeline systems for the procurement team.
Drive the digitalization of procurement, data analytics, and process automation.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher; majors in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related fields are preferred.
12+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, strategic sourcing, or business operations.
5+ years of experience in senior procurement or supply chain management roles.
Experience in strategic sourcing management within large enterprises or multinational corporations.
Experience managing complex procurement projects, major contracts, and high-value supplier negotiations.
Familiarity with category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost analysis frameworks.
Strong capabilities in business analysis, negotiation, and financial analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively with the CEO, CFO, COO, and board-level executives.
Proven ability to provide cross-functional leadership and manage large teams.
Ability to make decisions in fast-paced, complex, and high-pressure business environments.