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Drives the supplier selection and onboarding process.\nMaintains supplier scorecard to track supplier performance with key performance indicators (KPIs) and conducts supplier Quarter Business Reviews(QBR).\nCost Management\nNegotiates with suppliers to obtain most favorable price, schedule, and terms and conditions; follows up orders to expedite delivery and shipment as required. Possess a thorough understanding of Incoterms and manage supplier shipments using the most cost-effective approach.\nIdentifies and lead life cycle cost down projects including opportunity management for large scale upside purchases.\nTracks spendings and cost-savings, sets quarterly projections and targets to achieve and set global strategy aligned to business needs\nSupply chain management and sourcing\nManages complex and/or long-term contracts.\nMaintains and monitors supply chain healthiness and stability. Alerts supply chain risk exposure and keeps clear mindset to mitigate the risks. 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