China Sourcing Development Manager

KEY TASKS • 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS • Procurement and Supply Chain professional, with his/her “heart and mind” fully engaged in procurement business • Procurement & supplier network management experience • Strong analyzing and negotiation skills • International business experience • Project management skills and experience • Good verbal and written communication skills in English and local language(s) • Ability to create strategic relationships with suppliers and internal customers • IT proficiency, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, various databases • BSc or MSc in Textile Engineering is required COMPETENCIES Deciding and initiating action • Makes prompt and clear decisions • Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people • Initiates and generates activity • APL knowledge-Action Plan Leading and supervising • Provides others with a clear direction • Motivates and empowers others • Lead the team by examples Delivering results and meeting customer expectations • Understands customer needs and satisfaction • Sets high standards for quality and quantity and maintains them • Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way • Practices entrepreneurial and business thinking Persuading and Influencing • Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating • Makes effective use of processes to influence and persuade others • Promotes ideas on behalf of oneself or others • Makes a strong personal impact on others Presenting and Communicating Information • Speaks fluently, expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly • Makes presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence • Projects credibility Planning and Organizing • Sets clearly defined objectives • Plans activities and projects in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances • Identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks • Manages time effectively, monitors performance against deadlines and milestones

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