ASIA INDIRECT SOURCING MANAGER
Job Description Summary
The Asia Indirect Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories (e.g., IT, HR services, facilities, marketing, professional services) within the Asia region. This role drives cost optimization, supplier performance, and compliance with global procurement policies while supporting business growth and operational efficiency.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies aligned with global category strategies
- Manage end-to-end sourcing (RFx, negotiation, contracting) across indirect categories
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver annual productivity targets
2. Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strategic 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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