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Job Description:
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Supplier Performance & Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive supplier excellence, support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, and enable cost-effective, resilient supply chains. This role will play a critical part in strengthening supplier performance, optimizing sourcing strategies, and supporting business growth across manufacturing and distribution networks.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Performance Management
- Lead supplier performance management for assigned categories and manufacturing/distribution sites.
- Establish and monitor supplier KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Engage directly with suppliers to resolve performance issues and strengthen long-term partnerships.
- Ensure alignment of supplier performance goals with overall enterprise supply chain strategies.
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers across raw materials, third-party manufacturing, and indirect goods & services.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure cost competitiveness, quality, and supply continuity.
- Conduct on-site supplier assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO9001) and company policies.
- Recommend suppliers for approval through sourcing governance forums/boards.
NPI (New Product Introduction) Support
- Provide end-to-end sourcing support for local and regional NPI projects.
- Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align sourcing solutions with technical and operational requirements.
- Develop scalable sourcing models that can be leveraged across global operations.
Cost Optimization & Analytics
- Develop should-cost models and utilize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies to support sourcing decisions.
- Analyze purchasing data, inventory, and consumption trends to identify cost-saving and optimization opportunities.
- Build data-driven business cases to support supplier selection, changes, and negotiations.
Supply Risk Management & Continuity
- Identify and mitigate supplier risks to ensure supply continuity.
- Support the implementation of standardized supplier risk management frameworks.
- Drive proactive risk assessments and contingency planning.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal stakeholders including Procurement, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and R&D teams.
- Collaborate with Global Category Management to align regional sourcing strategies with global objectives.
- Translate complex technical requirements into clear supplier specifications and expectations.
Project & Change Management
- Lead sourcing and supplier-related projects, including supplier transitions and improvement initiatives.
- Utilize strong project and change management skills to ensure timely and effective execution.
- Drive adoption of strategic sourcing initiatives across internal stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
- Significant experience in Procurement / Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience in supplier performance management and sourcing
Preferred
- Experience with raw materials, contract manufacturing, or indirect procurement
- Exposure to manufacturing processes (e.g., coating, molding, assembly, mixing, filling)
- Strong analytical skills including TCO and should-cost modeling
- Experience supporting NPI projects
- Knowledge of supplier quality standards (e.g., ISO9001)
- Demonstrated project management and stakeholder management capabilities
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Data-driven decision making and problem-solving ability
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
- Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented mindset
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Why Join This Role
- Opportunity to drive end-to-end supplier strategy and performance
- Exposure to global sourcing and NPI initiatives
- Collaborate with cross-functional and international teams
- Play a key role in driving cost optimization and supply chain resilience
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