ODM Procurement Manager

MANAGE SUPPLIERS – LEAD AND DEVELOP STRATEGY – ENSURE THE RIGHT COMMODITIES

The Most Desired Audio Brand
At Bang & Olufsen, we strive to be the most desired audio brand in the world. For more than 90 years we’ve developed products that change moods, inspire minds and instil pride in all of us. We are passionate innovators, using our deep knowledge and collaboration skills to solve and simplify complex challenges every day, each of us driven by the profound effect sound can have on the mind. We welcome others that share our passion.

Join us to help establish the right supplier strategy for the ODM area in Bang & Olufsen. Stepping into this newly established position in Singapore, you will be instrumental in helping us establish the right supply base for our organisation.

Your mission
As the ODM procurement manager, your task will be to manage our partners and help our organisation choose the right partners from the get-go. Doing so, you will get to use your knowledge and understanding of both the industry, competition and future technologies as you work closely with your KAM colleagues to identify, select and qualify partners.

Moreover, you will:

• Continually follow up on procurement activities
• Manage and drive partner performances
• Establish and maintain SRM (Supplier Relation Management)
• Enhance innovation and cost competition
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and EOL (End-of-Life) processes
• Manage QBR, Procurement database (pricing, parts setup and SAP) and negotiation

To meet the needs of the business, this position will take you travelling internationally.

Your network
Joining the department in Singapore, you will join a number of highly skilled colleagues who work closely together. You will be working very independently while at the same time finding the time to share knowledge and experiences with your peers. Likewise, you can look forward to cooperating with colleagues across Development, Procurement, Planning and ODM where we focus on quality and continuous improvement.

What you bring
With a keen multicultural understanding and excellent interpersonal skills, you thrive in an international setting where you interact with colleagues and suppliers across borders and nationalities. Furthermore, as the natural front runner you are, you explore ideas, pursue knowledge and ask questions. You also know how to influence others, and as an articulate professional, you know how to communicate in a clear-cut manner.

Moreover, you bring:

• 4+ years of experience in commodity management working with ODM/CMS Partners, which has given you a comprehensive in-depth understanding of purchasing and sourcing concepts
• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or engineering
• Strong analytical skills, creative problem solving and the ability to work independently
• Global experience working with European and Chinese Partners
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English, preferable understand Chinese

Ready to join the most desired audio brand in the world?
Then send your CV and application by pressing the "Send Application" button. Applications are assessed continuously, so please apply as soon as possible.

Empowerment drives our innovation
We are a company of approximately 900 employees, and that makes us small, agile and gives room for individual flexibility and decision-making – this is how we work best. Our hierarchy is flat, and our communication is open and trustworthy. We believe that constructive feedback makes us grow as individuals and as a company, and our leadership is based on a clear direction and facilitating collaboration across functions and borders. We believe strongly in mutual respect and have a genuine interest in learning from each other.

We are more than just a workplace
Life is more fun when it is shared and experienced with others. We collaborate, create and innovate on a global scale every day, and we celebrate and enjoy life together too. We do Musical Fridays, sports events and get together around good food and celebrate local traditions, all centred around our passion for music.