Strategic Sourcing Manager

Join our Asia Pacific Operation team at Helen of Troy as our Strategic Sourcing Manager in our Shenzhen office and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Braun, PUR, Vicks, Honeywell, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day!

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BASIC PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This position is responsible for providing the strategic sourcing and purchasing solution for kitchen products from Asia Pacific Operations to global BU/RMO.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
·      Develop and execute the product sourcing strategy for the assigned category/product line with ownership on the category performance in terms of total cost, quality, services and innovation.
·      Manage the sourcing and purchasing activities such as price, T&C negotiations, contracting, and to ensure continuity of supply, reduce total costs and prepare for future sourcing challenges for the specific product line/category
·      Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including supplier identification, qualification, RFQ management, negotiation, and business awarding decision
·      Actively participate in project milestone reviews related to commercial or supplier management issues
·      Manage cross-functional activities, be the focal point for all operational issues regarding the specific product categories and corresponding suppliers
·      Manage the supplier performance through supplier scorecard and regular business review. Lead the corrective action meeting with suppliers
·      Provide one stop sourcing solution in Asia - OEM, ODM, JDM, new technology & innovation for BU/RMO to supply finished products or components globally
·      Supplier risk management & mitigation. Ensure governance, regulatory and customer specific compliances in suppliers. Ensure no financial risk to hamper products quality or supply.
·      Regularly monitor external market conditions such as commodity prices fluctuations, currency movements, demand and supply, and recommend actions to management
·      Prepare sourcing/market intelligence/supplier base management report, factory note and review with the sourcing director on regular basis
·      Manages a broader range of products, and/or a broader range of suppliers (Senior)
·      Conduct market analysis to identify trends & emerging technologies, align and leverage supplier technology or product roadmap for specific product categories (Senior)
·      Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration on supplier development, continuous improvement, and all other operational matters (Senior)
·      Provide leadership to sourcing member with directives to achieve functional KPI targets. Demonstrate best practices to team and share across BUs. (Senior)

Education, Qualification and training
·       Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain/operations management, engineering or related field is required; MBA is preferred
·       Professional qualification in purchasing management or supply chain from the recognized organization is preferred (i.e. CPM, MCIPS)

Experience or skills required
·      At least 8 years (12 years for Senior) relevant working experience in sourcing office or relevant products’ manufacturing industries (MNC is preferred)
·      Come with strong sourcing network of kitchen products, children products or small appliances will be a strong plus.
·      Familiar with manufacturing processes of hardgoods, electrical and electronics products
·      Familiar with world leading retailers’ operations and US/EMEA regulatory frameworks
·      Solid experience on sourcing or supply chain projects with South East Asia supplier/manufacturer will be a plus
·      Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
·      Highest level of ethical standards and integrity in supplier interactions
·      Familiar with PC MS Office applications, Oracle ERP, PowerBI, AI tools & agents
·      Good team player, possess strong analytical, planning and project management skills
·      Good command of both spoken and written English and Chinese / Mandarin
·      Frequent travels to PRC and other Asian countries are required
·      At least 3 years of people management experience (Senior)
·      Proven track record of managing complex supply chains and delivering measurable cost savings (Senior)

Specialized knowledge or skills preferred
·      Certified Professional in supply management (CPSM)
·      Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

#LI-DNI
Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a leading global consumer products company with operations across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.  Our portfolio includes trusted brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, Revlon, and Olive & June – many of which rank among the top brands in their consumer goods categories.

We grow and strengthen our brands through innovation, operational excellence, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional products and experiences for consumers worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Management reserves the right to modify the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time.