PpThe 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. /ph3Your Mission /h3pbMain responsibilities: /b /pulliIdentifyand qualify new suppliers, prioritizing these in best-cost countries toachieve strategic cost advantages /liliLeadlocalization activities for the region in line with global categorystrategies /liliConductsupplier capability assessments, including technical, financial andoperational evaluations /liliImplementsupplier onboarding process to meet company quality, delivery andsustainability standards /liliPartnerwith the Sourcing groups, Supplier quality other cross functional teams /liliNegotiateand establish long‑term agreements with the new suppliers, ensuringcompetitive TCO and favorable terms /liliDefineglobal benefit targets and ensure achievement of targets and KPIs on abest cost suppliers development roadmap /liliCommunicateeffectively and manage relationships with key stakeholders and relevantinternal personnel. /liliEnsure compliancewith the sourcing processes /li /ulh3Your Profile /h3pbEducation requirements: /b /pulliMasterDegree or equivalent /liliInBusiness, Economics or Engineering (Post-Graduate in Management, Business,Procurement is preferred) /liliProficientin MS Office, Outlook, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent /li /ulpbLanguage requirements: /b /pulliFrenchand / or Italian is advantage /li /ulpbProfessional qualification and experience: /b /pulli5-10years in strategic sourcing in international environment, preferably inhigh industry standards companies /liliInternationalnegotiation, contract and claim management /liliPreparedto travel /liliExperiencein supplier scouting, evaluation, business case creation and assesment /liliAdditionalexperience in cost reduction projects, value analyses, total quality mgt.,supplier qual. assurance /liliStrongwritten and oral communication skills; be able to communicate effectivelyat all levels /liliResults oriented /li /ulpbKey behaviour: /b /pulliStrategicthinking and business acumen /liliProventrack record of successful supplier onboarding and localizationinitiatives in best cost countries /liliPersonalitywith high sensitivity to customers and suppliers, balancing empathy andassertiveness /liliStrongstrategic skills and problem solving/analytical skills /liliAbilityto work with cross-functional teams /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr