Bridging Chinese suppliers with a European based global organization.
Responsible for sourcing and managing local suppliers in China and potentially in Asia, especially in electronics, mechanics and electromechanics.
Execute sourcing activities and manage supplier performance in close cooperation with global Category Managers and both local and global stakeholders (e.g. Purchasing, Quality, Operations).
Implementing global category and supplier strategies with local suppliers in China.
Identifying, qualifying and developing suppliers in electronics, mechanics, electromechanics and potentially in EMS.
Running sourcing activities (RFQ/RFI, benchmarking, cost breakdown analysis, supplier selection support, contract implementation) within agreed mandate and frameworks.
Managing and improving supplier performance on delivery, cost, responsiveness, quality and sustainability together with Purchasing, Quality and Operations.
Driving local cost improvement, localization and productivity initiatives.
Monitoring supplier risk and support & drive risk mitigation actions.
Providing structured feedback and insights from local suppliers and market to Category Managers and the Head of Directs Sourcing.
Supporting new product introductions and engineering changes from sourcing and supplier perspectives.
Handling supplier-related escalations in a systematic way and following up on corrective and improvement actions.

Several years of relevant experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles (not entry level), ideally in an international company.
Solid experience working with Chinese suppliers in EMS, electronics, mechanics or electromechanics industry.
Prior experience working with European companies is a strong advantage, and will help you succeed in our Finland-based organization.
Familiarity with sourcing processes and tools: RFQ/RFI, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract implementation, performance follow-up.
Experience working in a matrix environment or with remote stakeholders is beneficial.

A key role with clear impact and international exposure.
Independent role with clear responsibility for a defined supplier portfolio.
Opportunity to work closely with a Finland-based global leader and category managers, acting as a bridge between Chinese suppliers and European stakeholders.
Exposure to international sourcing, category management and cross-functional collaboration.
Support from experienced colleagues in Finland and France, and opportunities to grow your expertise over time.
Competitive compensation and benefits, with a professional and respectful working environment.

Sourcing Manager

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