Localization Sourcing Manager

• Identify and qualify new suppliers, prioritizing these in best-cost countries to achieve strategic cost advantages
• Lead localization activities for the region in line with global category strategies
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, including technical, financial and operational evaluations
• Implement supplier onboarding process to meet company quality, delivery and sustainability standards
• Partner with the Sourcing groups, Supplier quality other cross functional teams
• Negotiate and establish long-term agreements with the new suppliers, ensuring competitive TCO and favorable terms
• Define global benefit targets and ensure achievement of targets and KPIs on a best cost suppliers development roadmap
• Communicate effectively and manage relationships with key stakeholders and relevant internal personnel
• Ensure compliance with the sourcing processes

• Master Degree or equivalent in Business, Economics or Engineering (Post-Graduate in Management, Business, Procurement is preferred)
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent

• English
• French and / or Italian is advantage

• Minimum 10 years in strategic sourcing in international environment, preferably in high industry standards companies
• International negotiation, contract and claim management
• Prepared to travel
• Experience in supplier scouting, evaluation, business case creation and assesment
• Additional experience in cost reduction projects, value analyses, total quality mgt., supplier qual. assurance
• Strong written and oral communication skills; be able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Result oriented

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Proven track record of successful supplier onboarding and localization initiatives in best cost countries
• Personality with high sensitivity to customers and suppliers, balancing empathy and assertiveness
• Strong strategic skills and problem solving/analytical skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams

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