Global Sourcing Lead

• Generate and implement efficient sourcing strategies for outdoor kitchen cabinets, aluminum, and stainless steel categories, supported by short- and long-term goals.

• Ensure accurate and competitive pricing across assigned categories.

• Identify potential new suppliers and manage the supplier assessment, approval, and onboarding process.

• Develop and conduct supplier assessments; formulate supplier risk matrices for the category.

• Assess supplier and factory capacity and capability to meet retail and product requirements, including material standards for aluminum and stainless steel construction.

• Lead negotiations for assigned projects and categories; make key decisions on sourcing and developing new suppliers.

• Prepare and lead Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for identified projects and categories.

• Work with internal business units to improve supplier quality, service, and cost.

• Draft and manage manufacturing contracts, coordinating negotiation meetings and ensuring terms align with business requirements.

• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance across quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and responsiveness; manage factory expansions or disruptions as needed.

• Manage cross-functional and vendor-facing communication related to sourcing, costing, and pre-production product development.

• Manage sample development and tracking process from initial sample stage through to production launch.

• Ensure calendar deadlines are met through use of project tracking tools.

• Identify testing and production issues upfront and involve Quality Control and Engineering teams to resolve.

• Bachelor’s d

Yêu cầu công việc

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; proven work experience as a Sourcing Lead or Procurement Lead.

• Minimum five (5) years of working experience in a related field of study.

• Engineering background or experience in metal fabrication, aluminum, stainless steel, or outdoor products would be considered a strong asset.

• Interpersonal skills to develop and manage supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.

• Mandarin and English proficiency is required.

• Strong project management skills; ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to work with and influence key business unit leaders.

• Negotiate effectively with strong written and oral presentation skills.

• Ability to think strategically with excellent quantitative and analytical skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate with suppliers across multiple time zones, with the understanding that communication may be required outside of regular business hours, including alignment with Asia business hours.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This role requires frequent domestic and international travel, including regular visits to manufacturing hubs across Asia, to conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, and production reviews

Quyền lợi

• Nghỉ phép có lương: Entitled to annual leave in accordance with the 2019 Labor Code of Vietnam
• Cơ hội du lịch: Frequent domestic and international travel, including regular visits to manufacturing hubs across Asia.
• Khác: Remote work flexibility.