ASIA INDIRECT SOURCING MANAGER

gic supplier relationships across Asia

• Lead supplier evaluation, selection, and performance management (KPIs, SLAs)

• Drive supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement

3. Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with business leaders (Finance, HR, IT, Operations) to understand requirements

• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on sourcing strategies and market insights

• Manage cross-functional alignment across multiple countries

4. Contracting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and governance (e.g., Ariba, ERP systems)

• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable commercial and legal terms

• Mitigate risks related to supply continuity, legal, and regulatory requirements

5. Regional Leadership

• Manage sourcing activities across multiple Asia countries (SEA, India, China, etc.)

• Drive standardization, process improvements, and best practices across the region

• Support transformation initiatives (digital procurement, automation, analytics)

6. Financial & Performance Management

• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation targets

• Monitor spend analytics and identify optimization opportunities

• Report sourcing performance to regional/global leadership

Key Categories

• IT & Telecom

• HR & Professional Services

• Facilities Management

• Marketing & Events

• Travel & Living; Fleet

• MRO

• Labor & Engineering

• Utilities

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)

• 8-15+ years of experience in sourcing/procurement, preferably in MNC environment

• Strong experience in indirect sourcing and regional (Asia) exposure

• Proven track record in cost savings and supplier negotiations

• Experience with procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, SAP)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability

• Stakeholder management across cultures and seniority levels

• Analytical and data-driven decision-making

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings / cost avoidance (%)

• Supplier performance & compliance

• Contract coverage

• Stakeholder satisfaction

• Cycle time for sourcing projects

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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