Localization Sourcing Manager US

Your opportunity

The Localization Sourcing manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the competitiveness of the organization by identifying, developing and onboarding suppliers, with focus on local / regional needs. This position will drive supplier localization initiatives in line with global category strategies and overall industrial footprint strategy in alignment with the business objectives.

Your Mission

Main responsibilities:

• Identify and qualify new suppliers within the region to achieve strategic cost advantages
• Lead localization activities for the region in line with global category strategies
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, including technical, financial and operational evaluations
• Implement supplier onboarding process to meet company quality, delivery and sustainability standards
• Partner with the Sourcing groups, Supplier quality other cross functional teams
• Negotiate and establish long-term agreements with the new suppliers, ensuring competitive TCO and favorable terms
• Define benefit targets and ensure achievement of targets and KPIs on a regional suppliers development roadmap
• Communicate effectively and manage relationships with key stakeholders and relevant internal personnel
• Ensure compliance with the sourcing processes

Your Profile

Education requirements:

• Master Degree or equivalent (In Business, Economics or Engineering)
• Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent

Language requirements:

• English

Professional qualification and experience:

• Minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing in international environment, preferably in high industry standards companies
• International negotiation, contract and claim management
• Prepared to travel
• Experience in supplier scouting, evaluation, business case creation and assessment
• Additional experience in cost reduction projects, value analyses, total quality mgt., supplier qual. assurance
• Strong written and oral communication skills; be able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Result oriented

Key behavior:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Proven track record of successful supplier onboarding and localization initiatives in best cost countries
• Personality with high sensitivity to customers and suppliers, balancing empathy and assertiveness
• Strong strategic skills and problem solving/analytical skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams