Head of Sourcing WB& SDA

Electrolux Group; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux Group is seeking an experienced sourcing leader to develop and implement strategic initiatives that deliver cost savings and efficiency gains. You will manage the supply portfolio, drive negotiations, and lead cross-functional teams to align procurement with business goals.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, project management, and a proven track record in large, complex organizations. A data-driven approach and supplier risk mitigation are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in procurement and supply chain management software and tools.
• Successful leadership of strategic sourcing functions within a large, complex organization.
• A history of driving cost savings and operational efficiencies through innovative sourcing strategies and supplier management.
• Has excellent decision-making skills that are driven by data and logic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies across the organization, in alignment with Global Strategy
• Manage the organization’s supply portfolio and finances and ensure transparency in spending.
• Lead the sourcing and procurement activities for the assigned categories of products
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract management to ensure favorable terms and conditions for the company.
• Analyze market trends and leverage industry knowledge to identify opportunities for strategic sourcing improvements.
• Research and anticipate the negotiating powers of suppliers.
• Identify possible sourcing risks and avoid or minimize them.
• Discover and start partnerships with trustworthy vendors and build positive long-lasting relationships with them.
• Forecasting: Forecast future sourcing needs and trends to develop strategic sourcing plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and operational requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Contract management

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Leadership

Procurement software

Job description

Job Description

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies across the organization, in alignment with Global Strategy


• Manage the organization’s supply portfolio and finances and ensure transparency in spending.


• Lead the sourcing and procurement activities for the assigned categories of products


• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and contract management to ensure favorable terms and conditions for the company.


• Analyze market trends and leverage industry knowledge to identify opportunities for strategic sourcing improvements.


• Research and anticipate the negotiating powers of suppliers.


• Identify possible sourcing risks and avoid or minimize them.


• Discover and start partnerships with trustworthy vendors and build positive long-lasting relationships with them.


• Forecasting: Forecast future sourcing needs and trends to develop strategic sourcing plans.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and operational requirements.

Skills needed

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex supplier relationships and contracts.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisions.


• Strong project management and leadership skills.


• Proficiency in procurement and supply chain management software and tools.


• Successful leadership of strategic sourcing functions within a large, complex organization.


• A history of driving cost savings and operational efficiencies through innovative sourcing strategies and supplier management.


• Has excellent decision-making skills that are driven by data and logic.