Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

Job Description

• Develop and execute strategic procurement plans to optimize the sourcing and procurement processes for food ingredients and other categories domestic and international.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and agreements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to ensure alignment on procurement strategies and goals.

• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to proactively identify opportunities and risks in the food industry supply chain.

• Lead a team of purchasing professionals, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, quality standards, and ethical sourcing practices within the food industry.

• Implement and maintain robust systems for tracking and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement, ensuring optimal performance and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related fields

• At least 10 years of work experience in purchasing and procurement in F&B industry both domestic and oversea with 3+ years of experience in a management role.

• In-depth knowledge of food industry regulations, quality standards, and supply chain best practices.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers.

• Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of successfully leading and developing high-performing teams.

• Good Command of Spoken and Written English

• Computer literacy: Microsoft office.

• Have SAP background is preferable.