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.