Sourcing Manager Far East

  • Purchasing
  • Italy - Vicenza

Regional Sourcing Manager, Northeast Asia

 

Our client is a global leading international enterprise in its industry. For this client, Talent Fishers is seeking a Regional Sourcing Manager to be responsible for the overall strategic sourcing and supply chain management of the Northeast Asia region, leading end-to-end procurement operations including budget control, cost optimization, supplier lifecycle management and risk control. The incumbent will drive the establishment of a stable, compliant and cost-effective supply chain system, collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to meet business development needs, and ensure the continuity and efficiency of regional procurement business. Frequent business travel to industrial zones across China is required for on-site supplier management and business coordination.

 

Reporting to: China Managing Director & Group Scourcing Leader

 

Location: Shanghai, China

 

 


MISSIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES



 


Strategic Sourcing & Portfolio Management


        1. Take full responsibility for the sourcing management of the regional product portfolio, formulate and implement annual procurement budgets and cost control plans.
        2. Conduct in-depth market and procurement spend analysis, identify cost optimization opportunities and implement targeted strategies to reduce overall procurement costs.
        3. Lead supply chain risk assessment and management, formulate business continuity plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions and ensure stable material supply.
        4. Lead the whole process of supply contract negotiation, finalization and execution, ensure contract terms are commercially favorable and compliant with company and industry regulations.

 


Supplier Relationship & Compliance Management


        1. Establish and maintain long-term and stable cooperative relationships with key suppliers through regular commercial communication and business meetings.
        2. Conduct on-site visits to suppliers' manufacturing bases to verify production conditions, facility suitability and process compliance.
        3. Review and verify suppliers' relevant certifications, licenses and official documents to ensure compliance with industry regulatory requirements.
        4. Evaluate suppliers' financial stability, industry reputation, and compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, and conduct regular supplier performance reviews.

Vendor Qualification & Onboarding


        1. Lead the whole process of vendor qualification (VQ) preparation and execution, formulate standardized qualification criteria and processes.
        2. Responsible for the onboarding management of new suppliers and the re-qualification of existing suppliers, ensure all onboarded suppliers meet the company's quality and compliance requirements.
        3. Establish and update the qualified supplier list, and track the dynamic qualification status of suppliers in real time.

 


Sourcing Support for New Project Development


        1. Initiate and execute Request for Information (RFI), Request for Quotations (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for established and potential new suppliers.
        2. Collect and analyze supplier quotations and technical proposals, provide professional sourcing advice and data support for the development of new company projects.
        3. Coordinate with project teams to ensure sourcing progress matches the overall project timeline and meet project material and service requirements.

 


Documentation & Data Management


        1. Establish and maintain a complete and accurate supplier information database, record all details of supplier due diligence, qualification, cooperation and performance evaluation.
        2. Ensure all procurement and supplier management documents are properly filed, updated and traceable, in line with the company's document management system and industry regulatory requirements.
        3. Compile regular procurement and supplier management reports, provide data analysis and decision support for regional procurement leadership.

 


Internal Cross-Functional Collaboration


        1. Establish close communication and collaboration mechanisms with internal stakeholders (R&D, production, quality, finance, etc.), align on delivery timelines, material specifications and procurement requirements.
        2. Respond to internal business needs in a timely manner, coordinate supplier resources to solve procurement and supply chain problems in the business process.
        3. Share sourcing market information and supplier resources with internal teams, drive cross-departmental synergy to optimize the overall supply chain efficiency.

 



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES



 


        1. Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Engineering or related majors; Master's degree in Organic Chemistry is highly preferred.
        2. 10-15 years of professional experience in procurement and sourcing, with working experience in international and standardized corporate environments.
        3. At least 2 years of experience in synthetic R&D with a solid understanding of QA (Quality Assurance) work processes and requirements.
        4. Profound professional knowledge and practical experience in strategic sourcing in the pharmaceutical industry, familiar with industry procurement regulations, supply chain characteristics and market trends.
        5. Native or fluent in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing), able to use English as a working language for daily communication, contract negotiation and document compilation.
        6. Excellent strategic sourcing and cost optimization capabilities, with a proven track record of successful cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
        7. Strong contract negotiation and commercial acumen, able to reach win-win cooperation with suppliers on the premise of ensuring company interests.
        8. Proficient in supplier lifecycle management, familiar with vendor qualification (VQ) processes and industry regulatory compliance requirements.
        9. Strong risk management awareness and ability, able to identify supply chain risks in a timely manner and formulate effective response plans.
        10. Excellent data analysis and report writing capabilities, able to conduct in-depth analysis of market and spend data and provide actionable insights.
        11. Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration capabilities, able to effectively coordinate internal and external resources to promote work progress.
        12. High sense of responsibility and result-oriented thinking, able to work under pressure and meet tight project timelines.
        13. Willing to frequently travel to various industrial zones in China for supplier on-site management and business coordination.
        14. Meticulous and rigorous work attitude, with strong attention to detail and document management capabilities.
        15. Familiar with ESG-related requirements and able to integrate ESG evaluation into supplier management.
        16. Familiar with international pharmaceutical industry regulatory standards and procurement best practices.
        17. Proficiency in using office software and procurement management systems for data statistics and work management.

 


 



INFORMATION & APPLICATION 



If you are interested in and qualified for this position, please feel free to get in touch via sarah.zhang@talent-fishers.com and share your resume for  the “Regional Sourcing Manager Northeast Asia” job application.


Suitable candidates will be contacted within one month upon application.

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