Sourcing Manager

Position ID: req17958

Sector: Global Operations

Functional Area: Purchasing & Sourcing

Location: Shunde, China

Number of Openings: 1

Reporting to: Senior Sourcing Manager

Employment Type: Permanent

Apply By: 30 August, 2019

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

As Sourcing manager, will be responsible for the successful execution of sourcing strategy that leverage purchasing power which enable to achieve the respective performance target. The position holder will lead procurement initiatives in close collaboration with key shareholders, including product line, RnD, EGD, Quality and market. The sourcing manager role requires someone who is willing to roll up sleeves and get thing done. The talented individual will be able to manage the global sourcing process from A to Z, including product planning, vendor set up and maintenance, pricing, packaging, etc.

Basic qualifications

• Self-motivated and result driven
• Related field coupled with minimum 5 years of experience in home appliance
• Bachelor’s degree (MBA or advanced engineering degree preferred)
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skill
• Experience in negotiation, pricing, lean supply chain management, product compliance, product development
• Proven ability to influence cross functional teams
• Understand manufacturing and quality assurance process

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Electrolux is a global leader in home appliances, based on deep consumer insight and developed in close collaboration with professional users. We offer thoughtfully designed, innovative solutions for households and businesses, with products such as refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, cookers, vacuum cleaners, air conditioners and small domestic appliances. Under esteemed brands including Electrolux, AEG, Zanussi, Frigidaire and Electrolux Grand Cuisine, the Group sells more than 50 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. In 2013 Electrolux had sales of $15.1 billion and 61,000 employees. For more information go to http://group.electrolux.com

SECTOR DESCRIPTION

Electrolux has market-leading positions in Australia and New Zealand and is expanding into growth markets in Southeast Asia and China. With a history that spans over 90 years of Swedish design innovation, Electrolux continues to offer contemporary and thoughtfully designed appliances that cater to the expanding middle-class in these growth markets.