Senior Director, APAC Sourcing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in China.

📋 Description

• Oversee all sourcing initiatives in the APAC region to align with both regional and global business goals.

• Formulate and implement sourcing strategies that enhance cost efficiency, quality, delivery performance, and supply reliability.

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and cultivate strategic suppliers within the APAC region.

• Lead activities related to supplier scouting, market analysis, localization, and the qualification of new suppliers.

• Promote the development of supplier capabilities and continuous improvements in cost, quality, delivery, capacity, innovation, and agility.

• Monitor supplier performance using scorecards, business evaluations, corrective actions, and developmental plans.

• Direct commercial negotiations regarding pricing, productivity, capacity, quality enhancements, and contract terms.

• Optimize the overall cost of ownership while ensuring quality and service standards are met.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and leadership from business units.

• Lead, nurture, and mentor a sourcing team in the APAC region.

• Set objectives, priorities, and performance expectations while building organizational capabilities.

• Travel throughout the Asia-Pacific region and globally up to 30% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree is mandatory.

• An MBA, Master's degree, or relevant professional certification is preferred.

• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier development, supply chain, or manufacturing within a global industrial or manufacturing context.

• Proven experience in leading sourcing teams and organizations throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

• A successful record of identifying, qualifying, and developing strategic suppliers.

• In-depth knowledge of APAC supply markets, manufacturing capabilities, cost structures, and sourcing methodologies.

• Experience in supporting localization efforts and global sourcing initiatives.

• A demonstrated history of delivering productivity enhancements, cost savings, and improvements in supplier performance.

• Strong capabilities in supplier relationship management and negotiation.

• Experience collaborating closely with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams.

• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and operational performance.

• Strong analytical, commercial, and strategic reasoning skills.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capability to work effectively across diverse cultures, regions, and global organizations.

• Willingness to travel throughout the Asia-Pacific region and globally up to 30% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Engaging and dynamic work environment.