Strategic Sourcing Manager - Supply Chain

Education: Degree: Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical), Supply Chain or Sourcing focus.

Experience: Minimum 10 - 15 years in purchasing, 5 + years in Global Purchase.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

- Positive attitude with a willingness to be a problem solver, knowledge of Supply Chain best practices, multi-step strategic sourcing processes and/or category management strategies, and use of PLM, QMS, and ERP/MRP systems.

- Must have global certification requirement in depth knowledge for exports to various countries including Incoterms (International Commercial Terms).

- Must possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to create and manage a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines and control several projects at various stages of work.

- Must have strong analytical skills and proven ability to efficiently research and summarize information effectively and make recommendations based upon analysis.

- Must have excellent communication skill with highly collaborative approach to ensure the timely completion of projects.

- Must be a Strategic Thinker and should be able to clearly explain Vision, Strategy and Plan to execute.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Explore & evaluate potential sources and build supplier pool to cater to global requirements.

- Identify and lead projects in alignment with global sourcing requirements.

- Risk mitigation by identifying and leading projects to reduce our dependency on single-source suppliers.

- Provide direction on best suppliers and supply chain for new product introductions.

- Identify and help qualify, in collaboration with cross-functional team, suppliers for alternate sourcing and new product introductions.

- Develop a 3-year roadmap to reduce risk across the entire supply chain.

- Use data to justify roadmap, project scope, and investment.

- Lead RFQs and propose relevant supplier nominations consistent with Group requirements.

- Lead in supplier negotiations and participate in audits.

- Participate in the consolidated Global supplier bidding process.

- Performs other similar and related duties as required.