Strategic Sourcing Head

Job Description : STRATEGIC SOURCING LEAD MALAYSIA A global consumer and marketing company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead. In this job, you will manage the sourcing function for indirect spend together with maintaining commercial relationships with vendors, cross-functional teams and relatable commercial relationships across the APAC region. About the Strategic Sourcing Lead Role: In this Strategic Sourcing Lead position, you will be involved in implementing sourcing best practices across APAC and be the individual contributor of the organisations strategic sourcing, indirect spend data by analysing, reporting and researching, maintaining database information and executing tasks and projects in an efficient manner Key Responsibilities: · Set vision and implement category strategy that creates improved value · Lead supplier relationship development and maintain supplier performance · Develop and lead projects likewise be involved directly in multiple indirect spend · Lead project teams through a structured sourcing process · Be involved in supplier selection & evaluation together with tender management (RFx) · Identify and realise cost savings · Establish and implement best practices, compliance to sourcing policies and procedures · Conduct industry benchmarking, collate market intelligence and competitor analysis for assigned indirect categories · Apply basic economics principles and business deductions on decision-making processes To succeed in this Strategic Sourcing Lead role, you will need to have a successful track record of managing a desirable volume of indirect spend in an consumer goods driven environment and have robust understanding of sourcing strategies. There will also be a need for constant interactions with internal stakeholders and vendors/contract manufactures across APAC. Key Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering, science, finance or equivalent · At least 15 years of sourcing or procurement experience for indirect categories · Work experience in a multinational consumer goods/healthcare/technology/professional service-related practice is advantageous · Demonstrated record of exceeding goals in cost savings and supplier performance · Experience developing supplier relationships and creating a positive brand amongst service providers · Proven exposure in vendor communications, cross-functional team collaborations · Analytical and results driven · Proficient in Microsoft Suites and comfortable with presentations · Knowledge in tender management and RFx rollouts is desirable · Strong organisational skills and attention to detail · Team player with the ability to work with associates · Ability to express a personal point of view in a constructive and direct manner The company has strong international presence amongst its other industry players and with their wide range of innovative consumer products, they continue to gain market share and deliver solutions to their customers and business partners If you are seeking a leadership role that focuses on a sourcing function in a high-performance organisation that prides good work ethics, this Strategic Sourcing Lead is the role for you.

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