Non-Production Procurement Supervisor Jobs

Founded in 2005, JA Solar is a manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic products. With 12 manufacturing bases and more than 20 branches around the world, the company’s business covers silicon wafers, cells, modules and photovoltaic power stations. JA Solar products are available in 135 countries and regions and are used extensively in ground-mounted power plants, commercial & industrial rooftop PV systems and residential rooftop PV systems. With its advantages of continuous technological innovation, sound financial performance, and well-established global sales and service networks, JA Solar has been well received and highly recognized by clients from home and abroad. The company has been listed on Fortune China 500 and Global Top 500 New Energy Enterprises for several consecutive years.

We are looking for a Non-production Procurement Supervisor/Assistant Manager to assist in establishing a team for non-production procurement (or called indirect procurement) and supervising the daily operation in a manufacturing environment. The role will be responsible for non-production materials or services procurement throughout the entire process from strategic sourcing to tactical buying.

Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Support Department manager to set up and customize local procurement policy, procedure, and tools for all indirect categories, and educate internal customers constantly
• Develop local suppliers to meet business needs in a timely manner; Build and maintain a robust supply base for all indirect categories
• Help recruit qualified procurement professionals to establish a reliable and capable team
• Perform procurement tasks for key category or subcategories e.g., MRO and Capex
• Non-production procurement categories incl. but not limited to MRO, Capex (construction and equipment), Logistics, IT, Facility, Admin, Service, etc.
• Conduct supply market research and guide the development and implementation of sourcing strategies for indirect categories
• Engage with internal stakeholders to clarify business needs and develop procurement plans in a timely and accurate manner, Monitor stakeholder’s satisfaction towards procurement

· Manage all sourcing activities e.g., RFI/RFP/RFQ/tender document preparation, supplier selection, price and cost analysis, supplier evaluation, business negotiation, business award

• Conduct performance appraisals, discipline, coach, train and motivate direct reports
• Investigate and implement digital solutions for indirect procurement when necessary
• Assist department manager in internal trainings incl. preparing training materials, organizing, and conducting trainings for newcomers
• Analyze procurement data on a regular basis, and lead procurement continuously improvement initiatives
• Achieve procurement and cost saving targets through various levers
• Monitor the implementation of procurement policy and procedure to ensure compliance requirements are met
• Regularly evaluate key suppliers' performance from multiple perspectives, such as cost, quality, delivery, service, compliance, credibility, and others; Maintain a good relationship with suppliers

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Fluent in both Mandarin and English
• 5-8 years’ experience in indirect procurement in manufacturing industry, MRO or Capex procurement experience is required
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Adaptive to new environment and people with different cultural background quickly
• Detail-oriented and self-disciplined, must be a team player
• CPSM certificate is a plus
• Solid procurement knowledge in both S2C (source to contract) and P2P (procure to pay)
• Ability to allocate tasks and coach/influence others as a team leader
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment:

Phoenix, AZ, on-site position. Travel required as needed.

On-board orientation at overseas HQ and manufacturing facilities may be required.

What we offer:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Comprehensive compensation package, to include equity
• Generous time off policy
• Base Salary: Varies based on experience, education, and geography