The Localization Sourcing manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the competitiveness of the organization by identifying, developing and onboarding suppliers, with focus on best-cost countries. This position will drive supplier localization initiatives in line with global category strategies and overall industrial footprint strategy in alignment with the business objectives.
Your Mission
Main responsibilities:
* Identifyand qualify new suppliers, prioritizing these in best-cost countries toachieve strategic cost advantages
* Leadlocalization activities for the region in line with global categorystrategies
* Conductsupplier capability assessments, including technical, financial andoperational evaluations
* Implementsupplier onboarding process to meet company quality, delivery andsustainability standards
* Partnerwith the Sourcing groups, Supplier quality other cross functional teams
* Negotiateand establish long‑term agreements with the new suppliers, ensuringcompetitive TCO and favorable terms
* Defineglobal benefit targets and ensure achievement of targets and KPIs on abest cost suppliers development roadmap
* Communicateeffectively and manage relationships with key stakeholders and relevantinternal personnel.
* Ensure compliancewith the sourcing processes
Your Profile
Education requirements:
* MasterDegree or equivalent
* InBusiness, Economics or Engineering (Post-Graduate in Management, Business,Procurement is preferred)
* Proficientin MS Office, Outlook, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent
Language requirements:
* Frenchand / or Italian is advantage
Professional qualification and experience:
* 5-10years in strategic sourcing in international environment, preferably inhigh industry standards companies
* Internationalnegotiation, contract and claim management
* Preparedto travel
* Experiencein supplier scouting, evaluation, business case creation and assesment
* Additionalexperience in cost reduction projects, value analyses, total quality mgt.,supplier qual. assurance
* Strongwritten and oral communication skills; be able to communicate effectivelyat all levels
* Results oriented
Key behaviour:
* Strategicthinking and business acumen
* Proventrack record of successful supplier onboarding and localizationinitiatives in best cost countries
* Personalitywith high sensitivity to customers and suppliers, balancing empathy andassertiveness
* Strongstrategic skills and problem solving/analytical skills
* Abilityto work with cross-functional teams
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