Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

• Identify and evaluate suppliers in best cost regions, including Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Central and Latin America, through market research, industry networks, site visits, and benchmarking activities.​

• Lead supplier qualification processes, including capability assessments, financial reviews, quality audits, and compliance evaluations.​

• Manage structured sourcing events, including requests for information, quotations, and proposals, using standardized evaluation criteria.​

• Conduct supplier cost analyses and total cost of ownership assessments to quantify savings opportunities and support sourcing decisions.​

• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, payment terms, contractual protections, and long-term supply agreements.​

• Develop and maintain supplier performance scorecards measuring cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and risk metrics.​

• Partner with quality, engineering, legal, finance, logistics, and sourcing teams to align supplier strategies with business objectives and product requirements.​

• Monitor supplier performance and supply chain risks, implementing mitigation plans and continuous improvement initiatives to support supply continuity and cost reduction objectives.​

​ What you need:
Required​

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.​

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, or a related discipline.​

• Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management with exposure to international suppliers.​

• Experience leading supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier qualification activities.​

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and procurement or sourcing systems.​

• Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade compliance fundamentals.​

• Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.​

• Ability to travel internationally without restrictions.​

• Experience working within a regulated industry.​

• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field, or a professional certification in procurement or supply chain management.​

• Experience managing suppliers in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, or Central and Latin America.​

• Proficiency in a second language relevant to global sourcing regions.​

Travel Percentage: 30%