Smiths Detection
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
RegionalSourcingManager-APAC
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“Regional Sourcing Manager-APAC at Smiths Detection. Skills: Sourcing, Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor/stakeholder management, Operational metrics, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Oversee all Sourcing activity for all parts of the business in the APAC region.. Be the focal point for all sourcing activity within the region.”
What You'll Achieve.
Extracting maximum value from our supply base; Build year over year cost reduction plans that consistently deliver TCO improvement; Drive operational excellence; Ensure strategic relationships are successfully developed; Mitigate supplier risks
Industry & Context.
Ability to make effective, timely decisions in a complex, global market by sourcing and analysing critical information.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Undergraduate degree in supply chain, business, engineering or other applicable fields required., Minimum five years team management experience., Previous experience of managing teams in a multisite environment., Minimum Eight + years with progressive Sourcing experience., Excellent stakeholder engagement skills., Excellent communication skills with suppliers and in a matrix organization, Proven negotiations skills that have resulted in substantial TCO reduction without compromise to quality, and delivery., Experience in analyzing complex data, (preferably from SAP extracts), Experience in drafting tender and contractual documents, Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals, Ability to present information upwards to both senior management as well as to subordinate staff members., Previous experience working in a global matrix management structure.
Nice to Have
Graduate Degree preferred
What You'll Do.
Oversee all Sourcing activity for all parts of the business in the APAC region.
Be the focal point for all sourcing activity within the region.
Ensure that Sourcing strategies are aligned to business requirements and are focused on extracting maximum value from our supply base employing a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) mind set.
Build plans that will localize supply for target categories within the Johor facilities spend portfolio.
Build year over year cost reduction plans that consistently deliver TCO improvement for the APAC business.
Lead business reviews with major regional suppliers to drive operational excellence and ensure strategic relationships are successfully developed.
Optimize the number of strategic vendor partnerships across area of responsibility and drive low volume spend into preferred higher value agreements.
Provide guidance and mentorship to the category management and Sourcing team members in the region.
Identify supplier risks via single sourcing and vulnerable supply lines and develop plans with our colleagues in P&T to mitigate these risks.
Ensure that our designs are cost effective for the APAC Regional and that a product lifecycle approach is taken in line with our aftermarket strategy.
Implement global standard cost recovery process within the APAC business ensuring supplier COPQ levels are recovered from non-performance with clear supplier causality.
Management of supplier relationships & performance across the APAC businesses.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Stakeholder engagement; Work with the Category Management organization; Work with the P&T teams; Engage, challenge and work effectively with others.; Build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally; Stakeholder engagement with Senior Management team within the APAC region, Global Procurement Director & VP Global Operations & Supply chain
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills with suppliers and in a matrix organization; Ability to present information upwards to both senior management as well as to subordinate staff members.
Full Job Description
Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security. This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day. Job Purpose: The Regional Sourcing Manager for Smiths Detections APAC based businesses will oversee all Sourcing activity for all parts of the business in the APAC region. The role holder will be the focal point for all sourcing activity within the region. Duties: * Working with the category Management organization ensure that Sourcing strategies are aligned to business requirements and are focused on extracting maximum value from our supply base employing a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) mind set. * Build plans that will localize supply for target categories within the Johor facilities spend portfolio. * Build year over year cost reduction plans that consistently deliver TCO improvement for the APAC business. * Leads business reviews with major regional suppliers to drive operational excellence and ensure strategic relationships are successfully developed * Working with the Category Management organization optimize the number of strategic vendor partnerships across area of responsibility and drive low volume spend into preferred higher value agreements. * Be the focal point of Sourcing activ
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