We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist in Global Procurement to support the rapid business growth of Laird Technologies in Vietnam. The location will be in Bac Ninh City in Vietnam. This incumbent will lead the development and execution of sourcing plans/strategy for assigned Raw Materials and support indirect material & service procurement to improve competitive position and achieve Business goals. Collaborates with
business leaders in the establishment and execution of sourcing strategies. Identifies and drives continuous improvement in the contractual relationship with suppliers.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Work with businesses and other supporting functions to fully understand business needs and develop/select reliable suppliers to deliver high quality products at lowest total cost.
The position requires the capability to analyze, understand and interpret market dynamics and drivers, supplier capability and constraints, quantity leverage, regional regulations, and best sourcing practices to develop and implement category management strategies to achieve long term competitive advantages for the business.
Effectively utilize Laird Global Procurement processes, procedures and tools to achieve Procurement functional goals and corporate governance requirements, whilst delivering business needs. Have a disciplined approach to ensure system data remains accurate, up to date, and consistent.
Develop, negotiate, implement and manage Supply Agreements through understanding:
• Implications of contract language
• Demand forecast and critical growth objectives
• Quality, responsible care, regulatory and supply chain requirements
• Industry supply/demand dynamics and applying to sourcing strategies
• Laird and general market price history and drivers
Manage supply risk. Work with Operations, Supply Chain, R&D, PM, Quality, and other functions to mitigate supply risks and ensure supply security.
Initiate and drive results for cost saving and working capital improvement, manage effectively cost headwind.
Manage supplier relationship. Develop Supplier Relationship Management plans for critical suppliers to instill continuous improvement approach, maximize value generation, and minimize supply risk.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement or a related field is required
• Minimum 5-10 years of sourcing, supply chain or manufacturing operations experience including at least 5 years of raw material strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills.
• Good communication and relationship skills (internal clients, external suppliers).
• Fluent in English and Vietnamese language
• High degree of competency in data and value analysis, combined with excellent IT skills.
• Good understanding of Legal fundamentals (as relates to contracts).
• High level of understanding of Supply Chain fundamentals and the integration with Sourcing.
• Good understanding of Finance fundamentals.
• High ethical standards.
• Good understanding of Regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and manage conflicting priorities.
• Travel may be required depending on project needs