Contract Type

Permanent

Country

ITALY

Location

Parma

Your opportunity

The Localization Sourcing manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the competitiveness of the organization by identifying, developing and onboarding suppliers, with focus on best-cost countries. This position will drive supplier localization initiatives in line with global category strategies and overall industrial footprint strategy in alignment with the business objectives.

Your Mission

Main Responsibilities

Identify and qualify new suppliers, prioritizing these in best-cost countries to achieve strategic cost advantages
Lead localization activities for the region in line with global category strategies
Conduct supplier capability assessments, including technical, financial and operational evaluations
Implement supplier onboarding process to meet company quality, delivery and sustainability standards
Partner with the Sourcing groups, Supplier quality other cross functional teams
Negotiate and establish long-term agreements with the new suppliers, ensuring competitive TCO and favorable terms
Define global benefit targets and ensure achievement of targets and KPIs on a best cost suppliers development roadmap
Communicate effectively and manage relationships with key stakeholders and relevant internal personnel.
Ensure compliance with the sourcing processes

Your Profile

Education Requirements

Master Degree or equivalent
In Business, Economics or Engineering (Post-Graduate in Management, Business, Procurement is preferred)
Proficient in MS Office, Outlook, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent

Language Requirements

English
French and / or Italian is advantage

Professional Qualification And Experience

5-10 years in strategic sourcing in international environment, preferably in high industry standards companies
International negotiation, contract and claim management
Prepared to travel
Experience in supplier scouting, evaluation, business case creation and assesment
Additional experience in cost reduction projects, value analyses, total quality mgt., supplier qual. assurance
Strong written and oral communication skills; be able to communicate effectively at all levels
Results oriented

Key Behaviour

Strategic thinking and business acumen
Proven track record of successful supplier onboarding and localization initiatives in best cost countries
Personality with high sensitivity to customers and suppliers, balancing empathy and assertiveness
Strong strategic skills and problem solving/analytical skills
Ability to work with cross-functional teams

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