Global Sourcing Manager

Description

The Global Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, ensure product quality and availability, and optimize the supply chain for the organization. The position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, operations, logistics, and suppliers to identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with the organization's policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including conducting regular supplier audits and assessments, and managing supplier improvement programs.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, manage RFIs and RFPs, negotiate contracts, and conduct supplier selection.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that sourcing strategies are aligned with business needs and objectives.
• Monitor and manage supplier risk, including identifying and mitigating potential disruptions in the supply chain.
• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supply chain efficiencies.
• Develop and implement sourcing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance with the organization's standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that procurement activities are aligned with company policies and procedures, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks in the supply chain.
• Provide regular reporting on sourcing activities, performance metrics, and cost savings.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Fluent in Mandarin
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, and sourcing principles, practices, and tools.

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in global sourcing or procurement, with a proven track record of driving cost savings and supply chain optimization.
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and team members.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and tactically.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, and sourcing principles, practices, and tools.
• Experience in managing and leading cross-functional teams is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Fluent in Mandarin