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You will manage assigned supplier supply, purchasing execution, and highly accurate supply data that supports factory production planning across Lenovo’s worldwide manufacturing network. The role works closely with suppliers and internal teams including GSM, procurement, Order Execution, and Customer Fulfillment.\nKey Responsibilities\nOwn day-to-day supply management for assigned suppliers, maintaining sustainable supply for server and rack production while managing material availability, capacity, and supplier operational issues.\nManage dynamic demand and supply requirements, monitoring PPN demand quantities, buffers, schedule changes, and other inputs to maintain accurate end-to-end supply visibility.\nMaintain high data accuracy and provide reliable supply commits, ensuring purchasing data supports factory production planning and downstream delivery commitments.\nCoordinate purchasing execution with GSM and buyer/procurement teams, including PO placement, supplier commitments, supply schedules, logistics, and related operational requirements.\nEvaluate material requirements and determine appropriate purchasing actions, distinguishing unique or new PN requirements from common parts already in mass production.\nTroubleshoot supply constraints with suppliers and GSM, coordinating with engineering, quality, cost, logistics, and other internal stakeholders to resolve gating issues.\nManage inventory risks and changes, including excess or aging inventory arising from demand reductions, engineering changes, cancellations, or other demand fluctuations.\nSupport supply readiness and continuity, establishing cross-functional checkpoints where needed for system PN, engineering, cost, and material readiness while keeping stakeholders informed of supply status.\nSkills & Experience\nMust-have\nExperience in purchasing, procurement, supply management, materials management, or a closely related supply-chain function.\nStrong numerical and analytical capability with a high level of data accuracy and attention to detail. 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