Sr Manager, Procurement

Ansell is a leading global provider of protection solutions. Our company designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of protection solutions that meet the ever-changing needs and demands of our markets and industries. Protection is our primary concern as millions of people around the world depend on Ansell in their professional and personal lives.

Our vision is to create a world where people can enjoy optimal protection against the risk they are exposed to. Whether at work or during their leisure time, people require the right protection for the right application. After all, what better guarantee is there than increased safety, security and productivity than through adequate protection.

Job Responsibilities\:-

• Device and lead sourcing strategies and initiatives (via 7 Steps Strategic Sourcing Process) that bring long term and sustainable benefits to Ansell.

• Cultivate strategic alliances with outsourced finished goods manufacturers to secure long term competitive advantage. Engage & drive supplier relationship management (via Strategic Supplier Segmentation/Development) to ensure sustainable results to Ansell.

• Develop, negotiate and implement price review mechanism in line with market dynamics to ensure competitive commercial pricing and terms for Ansell.

• Cross-functional collaborate and engage with regional / global stakeholders in GPMO, QA, Plan, Logistics on sourcing activities and projects in this category

• Engage key stakeholders (Legal & QA) to ensure CSR compliance, sustainability, Code of Conduct review & supply agreement execution.

• Achieve key services deliverables (OTIF & STP at 95%) for internal & external customers.

• Ensure appropriate systems, processes and key performance indicators are in place.

• Establish performance scorecards and hold suppliers accountable for quality, delivery, and regulatory compliance.

• Develop and close collaboration with existing and potential suppliers to ensure that they meet the company quality assurance, regulatory, risk management requirements and supplier code of conduct.

• Provide up to date market intelligence on category on new and existing suppliers, new products, new material, pricing and new technology to enable timely decision making and competitive advantage for Ansell.

• Ensure suppliers operate with valid Supply Agreement at all time in accordance to Global Contract Policy

Position Requirements\:-

• Tertiary education in any disciple and with minimum of 10 years experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, material and supply chain management in managerial level. An MBA is a plus.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, material, and supply chain management in managerial level

• Mature with strong personal integrity and well developed interpersonal and communication skills

• Proven ability to craft and execute regional / global sourcing strategies in matrix organization

• Expertise in supplier negotiations and strategic relationship management across Asia and global markets.

• Hands-on experience and strong commitment in providing agreed customers service level and excellent negotiation skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft application software
• Knowledge & work experience in OEM sourcing (products/performance) is preferable.
• Ability to communicate across all levels internally/externally and across geographies
• Experience in effectively managing and prioritizing multiple deliverables.

• Works independently as well as within a team, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• Strong commitment in providing high level of customer service
• Knowledge, experience and skills in cross cultural negotiation and business environment
• Understand supply chain management and commercial finance principles

• This position requires traveling, according to the needs of the organization and job from time to time. Regular domestic and oversea travel. Approximately 10% of work time.
• Regular contact with QA, Legal personnel on matters related to CSR compliance, customer complaints, regulatory issue, audits and product specifications.
• Regular contacts with GPMO, Supply Planning and Regions personnel on matter related to sourcing of product and project for this category.
• Regular contacts with Finance team on pricing and trend update, savings recognition for the category.