Sourcing Development Manager, China
Lindström Sourcing Development Manager, China
- Implementing procurement strategy in the respective region
- Directing and coaching procurement activities and tasks, e.g. sourcing, negotiation, contract management
- Managing supply planning work as part of LMM, including clear and regular communication between Group and regions/countries (e.g. CW capacity planning, weekly sales backlog planning and monthly demand and supply planning together with BUB and Purchase Managers)
- Strong leadership capability to lead and develop the procurement team
- Driving region level procurement and stock development / optimization projects to gain cost-efficiency in direct and indirect purchases, and to gain better utilization of working capital
- Managing monthly regional procurement review as part of Region BR meeting
- Inventory management together with business unit – lifecycle management
- Directing supplier related approvals, supplier performance management including claim handling process, and supplier audits and evaluations
- Mapping and scanning the market for new potential suppliers
- Strong leadership skills to lead new development Projects
- Leading China’s expansion accordingly after business need
- Strong track records of identifying new sources and leading both business and People in strong directions