Sourcing Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job status:    Sourcing Manager, Consumables Procurement China

BA:     Consumables BA

Reports to:    Sourcing Director, Consumables Procurement China

Location:       Shanghai

JOB STATEMENT

Responsible for managing and developing China procurement in Consumables Procurement of finished products from external suppliers, including all activities in the sourcing and technical qualification functions. This will incorporate liaising with suppliers to ensure the supply and availability of finished goods are at optimal prices and meet quality requirements in order to maximize cost competitiveness and meet market demand.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•         Manages procurement in China in a cost and performance effective manner.

•         Strong follow-up of external cost evolution triggers and market trends for proper communication within the company

•         Through close collaboration with PL prepare an all-encompassing procurement strategy for Consumables in China.

•         Interact with regional and global management and procurement personnel to ensure compliance to BA strategies and objectives.

•         Manages a continuous improvement program regarding external suppliers. Benchmarks total cost and performance.

•         Negotiate with vendors and suppliers of agreed materials for cost reductions and delivery schedules utilizing initiatives such as consignment stock agreements etc.

•         Act in the identification of continuous improvement of costs in the suppliers, continuously evaluating technical conditions and feasibility to demand improvements on quality, price and service delivered.

•         Manages and optimizes supplier distribution and logistics.

•         Manages global commercial and legal compliance to Metso standards, policies and procedures.

•         Manages global supplier base and implement appropriate KPI’s (product lead-time, quality levels, delivery accuracy level).

•         Ensures vendors protect Metso confidential information through preparing contract agreements.

•         Travel required locally up to 50% of time annually.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to Sourcing Director, Consumables Procurement

INTERNAL INTERFACES

•         Consumables Operations Planning team

•         Consumables Manufacturing Development team

•         Consumables country teams

•         Product lines within Consumable BA

•         Other BA`s

•         Internal manufacturing units

EXTERNAL INTERFACES

•         Key suppliers

AUTHORITY

Authorized to manage, develop, define, and implement the procurement strategy as directed and within guidelines as established by the direct management and Metso policies and procedures.

POSITION SPECIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

•         Recognised degree in relevant field.

•         Background in a mechanical manufacturing & engineering environment is preferred.

•         Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•         Strong analytical skills. A bias for action and detail-oriented behaviors are required.

•         Ability to collect data & information to make strategic analysis & recommendations.

•         A high level of computer skills is essential – Excel, Word, Power Point etc.

•         Strong financial performance: optimized supplier costs and performance results. Cost and performance vs. industry standards and competitors.

•         Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under stress and meet the deadlines.

•         Strong communication skills in English

•         Ability to work in a team atmosphere.

•         Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-language atmosphere.

•         Must be capable of effectively and accurately working on several projects at one time, and organizing, prioritizing tasks and working in a fast paced environment. Strong communication, co-operation, interpersonal and presentation skills.

•         Ability to travel frequently.

KPI´s

•         Availability and Capacity

•         Supplier reliability

•         Supplier claims and quality cost

•         Cost development (total cost)

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Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change. 

Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial