Own China sourcing for assigned indirect categories, from demand clarification and supply-market analysis through RFI/RFP/RFQ, bid valuation, negotiation, supplier selection, contracting and award recommendation.
Responsibilities
Own China sourcing for assigned indirect categories
Build qualified supplier landscapes in China and the region
Collaborate with global category managers on develop category and supplier strategies for IT services outsourcing, lab equipment, marketing / advertising, R&D services, 3rd party logistics and other assigned central-service categories
Collaborate with global category managers on commercial negotiations covering pricing and rate cards, statements of work, service levels, performance metrics, payment terms, liability, intellectual property, confidentiality, termination rights, indexation and other total-cost elements
Partner with internal stakeholders to challenge and optimize demand, specifications, service levels, volumes and sourcing models before approaching the market
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, Information Technology or a related discipline
