Owns vendor relationship and is the key point of contact for vendor and for all Hyve team for vendor related issues.
Own the sourcing cost reduction strategy, including setting cost targets, negotiating prices for commodity. Identify and drive cost savings opportunities, present proposals to management, implement the initiatives and track progress
Partner with supply chain team to ensure order allocation, continuity in supply and order flexibility.
Manage new supplier qualification process with the goal of improving quality, reducing cost and with better service and lead times
Proactively work on multiple source strategy for key products to ensure business continuity, pricing competitiveness, best quality and operational flexibility
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure that products are compliant to all relevant standards and have all country certifications required for sale in the target markets
Analyze product market conditions, identify trends, and communicate to the Hyve teams. Propose and drive any mitigation plans
Measure vendor performance, evaluate performance trends and put together the improvement plan.
Lead executive quarterly business reviews and product road maps with key vendors
Partner with legal team and drive the contract negotiations with vendors.
Partner with vendors to gain deep understanding of the product lifecycle, partner with Hyve engineering and NPI team to initiate, drive and track product qualifications.