Sourcing Manager
About this position
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing innovative and cost-effective procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing procurement processes to ensure efficiency and cost savings.
Responsibilities
• Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.
• Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
• Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.
• Preparing procurement reports.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or Engineering.
• Proven work experience as a Sourcing Manager or Procurement Manager.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software.
• Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships.
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Solid judgement with ability to make good decisions.
• English Skill: TOEIC Score 600 up