Job Description

Our client is a Reputable Fashion & Apparel MNC. They are currently looking for an experienced Sourcing Director, Direct Materials to further optimize the Sourcing Strategy and Suppliers Management for the T2 direct materials (textile, chemicals)

Sourcing Director, Direct Materials (FMCG Manufacturing)

Singapore | Permanent

• Excellent Career Opportunity
• Reputable Fashion & Apparel MNC

About The Company
Our client is a Reputable Fashion & Apparel MNC and is renowned for bringing about high-quality products globally. With a clear Global Marketing direction and dedication to manufacture highest quality products, they are able to deliver best-in-class value propositions to their customers. They are currently looking for an experienced Sourcing Director, Direct Materials to further optimize the Sourcing Strategy and Suppliers Management for the T2 direct materials (textile, chemicals)

Main Duties & Responsibilities
They are currently on an active look out for a relevant candidate as a Direct Materials Sourcing Expert, who is excited about spearheading initiatives and to actively assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive procurement strategy for the strategic sourcing and management of Raw Materials necessary for the manufacturing of the required finished Fashion wear & Footwear, in alignment with the company\xe2\x80\x99s business initiatives, as part of the pioneer team member in the newly set-up Global Sourcing Hub in Singapore. You will also take ownership of overseeing market analysis for categories concerned, as well as the regional category spend for the betterment of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s innovation and procurement performance, by means of consolidating commodity procurement operations at the global level.

Key responsibilities of this Strategic Role, reporting to the Vice President:

• You are responsible for defining the categories/commodities strategies \xe2\x80\x93 managing budget and timing requirements \xe2\x80\x93 in accordance to the Global\'s medium and long-term strategies
• You are to establish and implement plans to develop and innovate the regional procurement processes
• You are to conduct market analysis and monitor the market costing and pricing so as to ensure optimal value for the purchasing department, applying internal methodologies, procedures and tools when necessary, ensuring a realistic Total Cost of Ownership
• You will streamline regional supplier base by means of effective monitoring and controlling dashboards, comparing external and internal purchasing structure support and supply reliability to the manufacturing sites, in line with operational quality regulations and standards
• You will be accountable for the Material Supplier Performance measurement and metrics, including leading the business reviews to discuss on corrective actions
• You are to take charge of risk profile evaluation for categories involved, ensuring minimal risk implications on product availability in view of potential price volatility and ever-changing market situations.

Candidate Profile
Singapore \xe2\x80\xa2 Permanent

• Possesses a Degree in Industrial Engineering or Economics or Business or Chemicals, or any related discipline
• Minimum 8 years of Direct Materials experience for Sporting Goods / Foot Wear / Fashion & Apparel products, preferably in the FMCG / Chemicals / Plastic / Textile manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of Leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of Global Procurement strategies and best practices, to keenly seek to raise levels of performance by establishing an improvement process or setting specific and measurable targets to cater to the organization\xe2\x80\x99s business needs
• Well-versed in regulatory and procurement quality requirements and also excellent in spoken and written English to achieve effective and conclusive business negotiations and project management capabilities
• Strong influencing & negotiation skills with a proven track record in implementation of appropriate standards, specifications and agreements and to gain \xe2\x80\x98buy-in\xe2\x80\x99 from internal & external stakeholders

Application Details
Please provide your CV to Sharianty Sjahril at , preferably in Microsoft Word document format, or call at +65 6593 7954 for a confidential discussion.
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