Why Work at Lenovo
Description and Requirements
As Senior Component Supply Chain Program Manager you will manage relationships and projects with key suppliers of smaller or specialized parts that are critical to Lenovo's products. In this role you will be responsible for:
· Tier 2 / Tier 3 Components: Manage and oversee the smaller or more specialized parts that aren't the main components but are still vital to the product's overall function.
· Strategic Management: Handle the day-to-day tasks but looks at the bigger picture, planning how to work with suppliers in a way that benefits the company in the long term.
· Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with various teams within the company, like purchasing, quality control, finance, and different business units, to make sure everything runs smoothly.
· Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers is key. You will need to ensure suppliers are meeting expectations and influence them to come up with new and better solutions.
· Ensuring Best Practices: Ensure that the Lenovo follows best practices in procurement and maintains strong business controls to avoid risks.
· Meetings and Reviews: Organize and participate in meetings and reviews to keep everyone on the same page and make sure projects are progressing as planned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or above
- 5+ years of experience:
- Experience in Procurement sourcing function and understanding of procurement practices
- Experience in Computing or consumer electronics industry and rich knowledge of Electronics and Electrical Component
Preferred Qualifications:
- Good communication skills both written/verbal (bilingual (English/Chinese)
- Superior negotiation skills at all levels of management using analytical and creative approaches to problem solving/resolution
- Proficient in preparing and presenting presentations to any level internal or external audiences
- Project management skills
- Strong leadership capabilities