Senior Manager, Global Sourcing

Ansell; Cyberjaya; Hybrid; MYR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & incentives

Hybrid schedule

Diversity & inclusion

Ansell University programs

Career growth

Job summary

Ansell in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, seeks a Senior Manager, Global Sourcing to lead strategic sourcing efforts across a complex supplier base. You will drive category strategies, negotiate with key suppliers, and partner with GPMO, QA, Legal, and Logistics to ensure long-term value and risk mitigation.

You will design and implement CSR-compliant procurement practices, monitor supplier performance, and cultivate relationships to sustain competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in procurement/sourcing/logistics at managerial level.
• Proven ability to craft global sourcing strategies in matrix orgs.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and financial acumen.
• Experience with CSR and regulatory compliance in sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing strategies and supplier relations.
• Negotiate terms and price reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Collaborate with GPMO, QA, Legal, Plan and Logistics.
• Design risk mitigation, supplier onboarding and continuity plans.
• Drive CSR compliance and sustainable procurement practices.
• Establish KPI scorecards and drive supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Category strategy

Cross-functional collab

Risk management

CSR & sustainability

Procurement leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (plus)

Tools

MS Office

ERP / SCM software

Job description

At Ansell, by staying two steps ahead of workplace risk we aim to deliver innovative safety solutions that enhance people's quality of life. As a global leader in protection solutions, we design and develop a wide range of products including gloves, clothing, and other protective gear, to keep workers safe and productive in industrial, medical, and consumer applications.

Discover more about our company, our people, and our values by visiting us at Ansell.

Ansell is looking for a Senior Manager, Global Sourcing to join our team in Cyberjaya, Malaysia!

In this position, the Senior Manager, Global Sourcing is responsible for:-

• Strategic sourcing and management of Single Use Exam outsourced finished goods/products across a complex supply base serving global markets.
• Leads and delivers strategic savings initiatives leveraging on market intelligence to deliver Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) benefit to the business and contribute to corporate EBIT growth objectives.
• Delivers New Product Development (NPD) projects with Global Product and Marketing Organization (GPMO) team to enable revenue growth and margin improvement. Collaborate with outsourced finished goods suppliers to deliver product innovation & differentiation as well as pricing competitiveness.
• Architects and executes global category strategies aligned to business need(s). Cross-functional partnership and engagement on a regular basis with GPMO, QA, Legal, Logistics, Plan. Provide on-going, expert level, supply category knowledge and insights to Business Unit (BU).
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies addressing geopolitical, raw material, and capacity challenges. Manage supplier risk assessments, qualifications and on-boarding activities. Develop alternate sources & supply strategy to minimize supply/commercial risk.
• Drive CSR compliance, sustainability, Code of Conduct compliance, supply agreement execution, embedding ethical sourcing and sustainability into supplier contracts and operations.
• Drive overall supplier performance management to achieve key services deliverables for internal & external customers.

What benefits and opportunities does Ansell offer?

• Competitive compensation, including a performance-based annual incentives
• Flexible and hybrid schedule
• An inclusive and collaborative environment that values diversity and fosters an international culture
• Ansell University programs to develop professional and interpersonal skills
• Opportunities to advance and grow within the company

What your role will be?

• Device and lead sourcing strategies and initiatives (via 7 Steps Strategic Sourcing Process) that bring long term and sustainable benefits to Ansell.
• Cultivate strategic alliances with outsourced finished goods manufacturers to secure long term competitive advantage. Engage & drive supplier relationship management (via Strategic Supplier Segmentation/Development) to ensure sustainable results to Ansell.
• Develop, negotiate and implement price review mechanism in line with market dynamics to ensure competitive commercial pricing and terms for Ansell.
• Cross-functional collaborate and engage with regional / global stakeholders in GPMO, QA, Plan, Logistics on sourcing activities and projects in this category
• Engage key stakeholders (Legal & QA) to ensure CSR compliance, sustainability, Code of Conduct review & supply agreement execution.
• Ensure appropriate systems, processes and key performance indicators are in place.
• Establish performance scorecards and hold suppliers accountable for quality, delivery, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and close collaboration with existing and potential suppliers to ensure that they meet the company quality assurance, regulatory, risk management requirements and supplier code of conduct.
• Provide up to date market intelligence on category on new and existing suppliers, new products, new material, pricing and new technology to enable timely decision making and competitive advantage for Ansell.
• Ensure suppliers operate with valid Supply Agreement at all time in accordance to Global Contract Policy

What will you bring to Ansell?

Education

• Tertiary education in any disciple and with minimum of 10 years experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, material and supply chain management in managerial level. An MBA is a plus.

Job Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, material, and supply chain management in managerial level
• Mature with strong personal integrity and well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to craft and execute regional / global sourcing strategies in matrix organization
• Expertise in supplier negotiations and strategic relationship management across Asia and global markets.

Knowledge and Skills

• Hands-on experience and strong commitment in providing agreed customers service level and excellent negotiation skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft application software
• Knowledge & work experience in OEM sourcing (products/performance) is preferable.
• Ability to communicate across all levels internally/externally and across geographies
• Experience in effectively managing and prioritizing multiple deliverables.
• Works independently as well as within a team, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• Strong commitment in providing high level of customer service
• Knowledge, experience and skills in cross cultural negotiation and business environment
• Understand supply chain management and commercial finance principles
• This position requires traveling, according to the needs of the organization and job from time to time. Regular domestic and oversea travel. Approximately 10% of work time.
• Regular contact with QA, Legal personnel on matters related to CSR compliance, customer complaints, regulatory issue, audits and product specifications.
• Regular contacts with GPMO, Supply Planning and Regions personnel on matter related to sourcing of product and project for this category.
• Regular contacts with Finance team on pricing and trend update, savings recognition for the category.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ansell commits to securing an equal opportunity recruitment and selection process. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment regardless of ages, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, ethnic origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other factors that could be deemed discriminatory.

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Ansell’s vision is about creating safe spaces where diverse perspectives are valued alongside individual contributions. It is our view that togetherness prevails over individuality.

When we say that everyone deserves to belong, feel included and empowered at work, it's not just words. Rather, it’s what drives Ansell as an organization towards a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community, it’s what drives us to serve our customers and stakeholders with pride, and it’s also what differentiates Ansell. We believe everyone, no matter how that person self-identifies, deserves an opportunity to achieve success.