Sourcing Manager - Procurement, Asia Pacific
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Responsibilities
Manage APAC supply base in Fluid management, Urology, Surgical Essential, Thermal, ICA and etc. be COU lead in APAC to support category PLM strategy and implementation.
Proactive leadership and management with cross-functional partners to effectively select suppliers, RF(x), evaluation, contract negotiation, cost mitigation plans for tariffs.
Develop and responsible for category supplier diversification plan to drive the diversity across cost, quality and supply chain
Drive annual cost savings through effective strategies and negotiations. Ensure sourcing commitments and company KPI’s for cost (type 1), cash flow improvement, quality and delivery are met.
Ensure consistent application of sourcing procedures and processes.
Participate in project management process, drive product change request, qualification and validation process to minimize supply risk and on time new product launch.
Develop relationships with suppliers focused on total cost of ownership, advantaged supply chain, innovation and continuous improvement in managed category.
Responsible for category and support cross-functional communications on project delivery in VIP and NPI on cost, timeline, quality and supply chain.
Lead supplier Review Meetings with cross-functional team to measure, track and manage supplier performance.
Support and execute global procurement strategy with Global Category Lead.
Influence business decisions to enter/exit product lines, drive make/buy decisions and implement supply in optimizations.
Creates collaborative business plans with strategic suppliers, develops negotiation strategies, and directs the execution of strategic program.
Requirements:
Bachelor or Master, Chemistry, Polymer Materials and Engineering,
8 years Strategic Sourcing function in multinational Company
Experience in medical device or related industries preferred
Fluent English and Mandarin communication to cover China Market
High Fluency in Microsoft office skills – Excel/Word/PowerPoint.
Strong project and process management to execute supply strategy for assigned categories with cross functional teams.
Familiarity with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain processes to support supplier selection and performance management.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively and interact with personnel at various levels of expertise on a global landscape
Adaptable and comfortable in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment.
Experience working in a matrixed environment to deliver cost, quality, and service results in time manner.
Project management and finance analyst experience would be a plus.
Quick learner, self-motivated, detail oriented & full of ownership.
Willing to travel at least 25% for business purposes (domestically and internationally).
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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