Join our dynamic, growing company! Helen of Troy has an immediate opening for Director of Strategic Sourcing at our Shenzhen office.

What you’ll be doing:
This position is responsible for providing the comprehensive sourcing, supplier base and performance management in APO; developing procurement strategies, leading and directing related activities with the cross functional teams globally to achieve the company business goals. Additionally, this position will be a business partner/representative in APO for the specific BU to support and coordinate with other functions to drive the operational excellence and deliver the best value to the company.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the sourcing & procurement activities such as prices & terms negotiation, supplier selection, benchmarking and supply market analysis in Asia Pacific to supply the best-in-class products with lowest total cost, best quality and services for all BUs/RMOs globally.
• Lead and coach the sourcing team in Shenzhen
• Initiate and drive regular cost improvement programmes through the cross BU synergy and sourcing for new suppliers, negotiations with current suppliers, managing supplier eco-system to the next tiers (sub-suppliers).
• Ownership on key KPI such as purchase spending for the related categories/business unit, which include the purchase price variances (PPV) with bridge the gap strategies.
• Ownership and accountability of key initiatives such as supplier consolidation, dual sourcing, etc.
• Act as a driver on supplier scorecard; work with cross functional teams to identify the gap and develop a clear roadmap to drive the continuous improvements
• Active participation in new product business case justification, product introduction and end-of-life plans; also provide the professional solution on supplier selection
• Drive NPD including on time, on cost, on quality
• Identify marketing opportunities and derive supplier / category strategy, map competitive advantages over competitor's supplier strategies, market share, strengths and weaknesses.
• Establish strong business network and define long-term supplier base strategy. Lead process and system improvement programs and work with BPI/IT or related teams to eliminate the waste, improve the productivity, efficiency and quality of works.
• Lead operational excellence and innovation programs with suppliers to drive the continuous improvements on quality, productivity, service and new product innovation.
• Act as the APO focal point of contact to BU/RMO and work with cross functional teams to upgrade the partnership and overall services continuously
• Closely collaborate with business unit and corporate leadership to develop, gain approval for, and execute strategic product and supply chain plans
• Voice of the customer. Understand & communicate overseas Market, product category, retail environment
• Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence and market information garnered from component suppliers and competitor factories in order to help guide sourcing strategies and
  maintain an up-to-date perspective on competitor activities

Experience and Skills requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in business management, supply chain/operations management, engineering or related field is required;
• Professional qualification in purchasing management or supply chain from the recognized organization is preferredd (i.e. CPM, MCIPS)
• Minimum of 7 years of strategic international sourcing,/merchandizing/ procurement management experience with min. 10 years in management role (MNC is preferred)
• Deep experience with Chinese factory operations, including product development engineering, production line set up and control, outbound logistics and factory audits
• Solid experience in buying office/trading and or manufacturing is preferred
• Business process & system improvement experience is required
• International sourcing/purchasing experience in China/Asia Pacific is required.
• Experience of sourcing housewares, kitchenware
• Excellent management skills and a strong leadership with proven success in building and driving a growth business are is required.
• Frequent travelling is required.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese

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Are you a technical savvy who is passionate in innovative home /personal care electronic consuming products? Do you desire to leverage your skillset in a board and international platform? Are you ready to step in a more challenging role and unleash your potential? Come and join us now! Let us know your aspiration and what you can achieve.

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.