Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description : STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER SINGAPORE International organization with a market capitalization of USD 6 billion and is currently the market leader within the microelectronics manufacturing, medical diagnostics, and therapeutic medical applications. They are constantly reinventing themselves to keep ahead of consumer demands. They are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Strategic Sourcing Manager to be based at their corporate office in Singapore. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you are mainly responsible to support the strategic sourcing management functions within the organization. You are also expected to build internal consensus for sourcing strategies at commodity or supplier level, considering all relevant aspects on a Regional capacity. Additional responsibilities will include: · To manage the strategic sourcing of external manufacturers / outsourcing business. · To drive continuous cost improvement to improve gross margin. · To develop negotiation strategies, benchmarking and secure profitable deals · Determining and developing appropriate sources of supply and maintains contact with suppliers and stay current with trends, technologies, products and services. · To balance immediate needs of a Product Group with needs to help and to leverage the broader organization. · Manage key suppliers development; lead localization for all transferred products to preferred suppliers on all matters such as negotiation of Terms & Conditions, including the continuous negotiation of all cost elements. · Develops cost models and knowledge of marketplace to set cost targets. · Estimates risk and apply minimize techniques to migrate risks and stay compliance with industry regulations. · Stakeholder management. You must have a Degree and minimum of 10 years experience within the EMS/Semiconductor Industry from a high mix low volume environment. Good strategic thinking with strong analytical skills and discipline are necessary. Strong leader experience with great communication skills.

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