Sourcing Manager

Job decription Define, develop, negotiate and contract strategic sourcing solutions that meet businesses requirement and enhance profitabiliy by controlling / reducing costs, improving payment terms, reducing inventory and optimizing supply chain effeciencies. Identify situations were procurement incolvement can be increased. Need to ensure that the decision- making process is supported bt technical and functional knowledge of the category and leading edge analytical methods which encompass people, systems and financial measures. Challenge suppliers and internal customers to identify and implement innovative designs, value add specification changes,concepts and materials. Develop a sourcing plan for both for local and international sources, so that fast and effectively sourcing is possible. Develop and adminster an efficient global supply chain and monitor inventory for all global products and assist to increase growth. Supervise every negotiation and provide guidelines to prepare documents for purchasing and making contract. Monitor sourcing startegy and if any change is requried to ensure better sourcing then change the strategy according to the market condition. Collaborate with internal teams and initiate appropriate the changes. Deeply analyse customer requirements and evaluate the each and every sourcing alternatves and then finally pick the right one. Perform and anlysis monthly forecasting report to ensure and maintain acceptable inventory level. Negotiate for minimizing the cost of materials and get the best possible price. Develop and implement category plans for indirect spend arears that capitalizes on market opporunties and aligns with functional business requirements. Production planning, oversight and coordination with contract manufacturers. Assisting team with executing new product development :develop and implement quality specifications during trail productions and beyond. Forecasting production and supply needs, in coordination with sales operations manager, and budgeting accordingly. Evalutation of quality of raw materials and supplies based on company’s demand and supply. Implementation of systems to pre-empt, identify and promptly correct any operational or quality issues. Work on special projects as requested by management: supports all levels of deaprtment management and may participate on specific workgroups as requested.