Sourcing Specialist

Purpose of the position Category Sourcing Specialist has full commercial responsibility for assigned categories for both new and existing items globally for Bromma Ipoh. Category Sourcing Specialist manages the procurement needs for their assigned categories group. Category Sourcing Specialist is responsible for ensuring that buying policies are adhered to and for ensuring that appropriate documentation exists with all suppliers. Category Sourcing Specialist is responsible to work with Category Sourcing Team Leader for developing and executing short and long term sourcing strategies for assigned categories with full understanding of all regulatory requirements. Category Sourcing Specialist is also responsible for developing supplier, while driving products profitability through value engineering solutions that support the production, ensuring all quality, delivery and safety standards are met. Main tasks and responsibilities Conduct new items sourcing and update SAP system with correct supplier, price, lead-time and minimum order quantity. Work actively within assigned categories for reduced cost, improved quality, shortened lead-time and make contract with supplier. Identify items that have potential saving or identify new supplier regarding quality, delivery and cost performance. Engage colleagues across the organization and suppliers to optimize performance, ensuring quality, delivery and cost are met with measurable results. Facilitate short and long term sourcing strategies for managed categories, setting priorities, objectives and action plans to improve supply base and minimize risk with measurable accountability. Travel domestically and internationally to evaluate the viability of worldwide market opportunities, build supplier relationships and continuously expand categories knowledge. Minimize cost increases with creative solutions. Proactively seek new opportunities, ideas, techniques and materials to drive product innovation with both new and existing suppliers. Demonstrate flexibility in response to changes and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment. Collaborate with a team and with cross-functional partners. Negotiate with suppliers. What you'll need to succeed Education: Degree holder or similar knowledge achieved in other way. Experience: At least three years experience of purchasing. Skills: Knowledge in SAP system. Good working understanding of IT tools. Competencies: Ability to thrive in stressful situations. Strong communication skills. Strong leadership skills. Systematic. Good in communication. Responsible and honest. Work independently. Confidence. Highly self-motivated. Strong negotiation skills. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. #J-18808-Ljbffr