Sourcing Manager PB at Alfa Laval in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China

Role Summary:

Overall responsible for executing strategies, managing sourcing activities and operational purchasing to secure delivery of the sourcing objectives in Pure Ballast and BU/PU.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for communicating and ensuring alignment on sub-commodity strategies.
• Lead, manage and execute the strategy work for Pure Ballast.
• Lead purchasers and purchasing managers, direct and indirect in all related sites.
• Accountable for material cost reduction results and the supply-related performance.
• In collaboration with Global Commodity teams, responsible to develop plans and delivering agreed targets and secure focus areas are incorporated in line with PB and BU/PU Strategies.
• Develop plans for sourcing new products and suppliers as part of the NPD process.
• Responsible for securing requirements are communicated and included in Global-Commodity Strategies.
• Responsible to secure adherence to policy and strategies.
• Responsible for giving input to tools & procedures within Global Sourcing and implementing them in the sites.
• KPI's and Scorecard follow up.

Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of procurement markets, supply chain management, and supplier qualification processes.
• Familiarity with SRM, quality management systems and tools.
• Technical background in relevant industries (e.g., marine, power and offshore, marine or relevant heavy industry).
• NPI experience and proven record track.

Skills:

• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Ability to analyze market trends and develop sourcing strategies.

Attitude:

• Business-oriented with a strong focus on results.
• Detail-oriented and structured approach to work.
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills.
• Willing to challenge norms and drive continuous improvement.

Motivation:

• Pursuing excellency and continuous improvement
• Challenge normal and bring result
• Model the way