Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, or related field.
10+ years of experience in international Sourcing or Procurement.
Relevant sourcing network required.
Experience managing a Multi-DC network in a high-growth environment.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Manage the company's supply portfolio for spending transparency.
Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies.
Analyze procurement costs and recommend expenditure reduction methods.
Establish an approved vendor framework.
Deliver a diverse supplier portfolio.
Optimize sourcing procedures for maximum efficiency.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure agreement on terms.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead global strategic sourcing operations.
Engagement in cost-saving initiatives that impact the company's bottom line.
Access to a diverse supplier network, enhancing sourcing capabilities.
Involvement in strategic decision-making processes.
Professional development opportunities in a high-growth environment.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
The Director, Sourcing is responsible for handling our company's end to end sourcing operations and managing the global strategic sourcing function. The incumbent must identify and deliver cost savings while maximizing spend under impact. Overall, responsible for improving our sourcing activities by analyzing our company's spending, supplying partnerships and new possibilities.
Responsibilities/Duties:
Accountable for managing the company's supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending.
Generate and implement efficient sourcing category and commodity strategies.
Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure.
Responsible for setting up an approved vendor framework.
Responsible for delivering a diverse supplier portfolio.
Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency.
Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes.
Estimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniques.
Determine quality, quantity and timing of deliveries.
Research to understand our company's operations needs and requirements.
Build relationships with vendors and key suppliers.
Support the negotiating pricing and control costs.
Develop a yearly budget depending on sourcing needs.
Execute analyses and make suggestions for improvement of overall sourcing strategy.
Write sourcing documentation and statements.
Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices.
Adhere to all relevant guidelines and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Education/Work Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or related field or equivalent experience
10+ years' experience within (international) Sourcing or Procurement.
Relevant sourcing network required.
Previous experience running a Multi-DC network at a high growth company
Advanced skillset with MS Excel
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
Ability to think strategically and make decisions based on thorough research and analysis
Outstanding interpersonal, written and communication skills required
Ability to demonstrate intellectual curiosity, accountability, attention to detail and business acumen
Experience with global supply base management and Asia sourcing is preferrable
