Switzerland Global Enterprise

Asia Indirect Sourcing Manager

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: China

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies aligned with global category strategies
  • Manage end-to-end sourcing (RFx, negotiation, contracting) across indirect categories
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver annual productivity targets
  • Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships across Asia
  • Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and performance management (KPIs, SLAs)
  • Drive supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement
  • Partner with business leaders (Finance, HR, IT, Operations) to understand requirements
  • Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on sourcing strategies and market insights
  • Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and governance (e.g., Ariba, ERP systems)
  • Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial and legal terms
  • Manage sourcing activities across multiple Asia countries (SEA, India, China, etc.)
  • Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation targets
  • Monitor spend analytics and identify optimization opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • 8–15+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement, preferably in MNC environment
  • Strong experience in indirect sourcing and regional (Asia) exposure
  • Proven track record in cost savings and supplier negotiations
  • Experience with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP)
Benefits
  • Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategiesend-to-end sourcingRFxnegotiationcontractingcost-saving opportunitiessupplier evaluationperformance managementspend analyticsprocurement
Soft Skills
strategic relationship managementleadershipcommunicationtrusted advisorcollaborationrisk mitigationcontinuous improvementmarket insights
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMBA