Purpose

• lead a sourcing team and activities in Greater China and North Asia

Main responsibilities

• lead a sourcing organization and/or activities related to a portfolio of commodities and countries
• make sure all buyers under his/her responsibility follow Orange's sourcing methodology and processes in their sourcing initiatives
• coach and support buyers as appropriate on Orange's sourcing process and strategy definition
• develop and promote specific sourcing expertise and know-how and formalize intellectual capital
• set up a fruitful and relationship with the relevant Business Units linked to his/her scope
• act as the 'Sourcing Business Partner' for the Business Units for his/her commodities
• elaborate and agree on the demand plan with the relevant Business Units in charge
• ensure the sourcing initiatives and outcomes (contract elaboration, pricing improvement,...) are clearly and immediately communicated to relevant Business Units
• develop and promote suppliers and competitors market intelligence and analysis
• study and monitor supplier market and market trends, identify and leverage new suppliers and improvement opportunities (additional levers)
• contribute with his/her team to Supplier Relationship Management and Partnership Governance activity
• focus with his/her team on continuous improvement of sourcing practice and tools
• manage his/her team according to Orange management principles and foster cross working with other sourcing teams

about you

• Proven track record in sourcing, in particular enterprise and wholesale data and voice services, in Greater China and North Asia
• Ability to work and negotiate in an international and multi-cultural environment internally and externally
• Experience in managing a team
• Structured, detail oriented and results driven person
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English

additional information

department

OBS Sourcing

contract

Regular