Sourcing Lead

Potentia HR Consulting

Semarang, Central Java
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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About Our Client:Our client is a multinational corporation specializing in the home furnishings industry.About This Job:This role involves creating a strategic roadmap that encompasses both short-term and long-term objectives for the Sourcing department. The primary aim is to align these objectives with the company's vision and mission, both in the present and for the future.Responsibilities:

Classify suppliers, both existing and potential, based on criteria like raw materials and specialization.
Regularly evaluate and maintain the supplier database, ensuring tasks are distributed fairly among Specialists.
Source new suppliers to meet company needs, employing methods such as RFI, RFQ, monitoring, and attending trade fairs.
Act as the primary liaison between company and suppliers, ensuring contract execution.
Resolve commercial, financial, time, and delay disputes with suppliers.
Effectively monitor supplier performance, including rating and assessment.
Conduct annual reviews and lead negotiations.
Collaborate on cost breakdown with other departments to challenge suppliers and enhance transparency.
Empower and train Specialists to excel in their roles.
Be the main source of information for all Sourcing matters in the region.
Provide information and propose alternative solutions for Sourcing activities.
Foster team harmony to align with company objectives.
Regularly generate clear reports for your manager.

Qualifications:

5+ years experience as a Sourcing Lead in the Furniture Industry in Indonesia is mandatory.
In-depth understanding of various materials used in furniture manufacturing, including their characteristics and applications.
Proficiency in regulatory compliance.
Strong skills in supplier evaluation and selection, with the ability to assess and classify suppliers based on criteria such as quality, cost, reliability, and capacity.
Expertise in cost analysis and data analysis, including a solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Comprehensive knowledge of the woodworking process in the furniture industry, covering materials such as core, supports, and accessories.
Exceptional negotiation skills.
Proficient in business-level English (knowledge in another language is a plus).
Effective communication skills and a talent for negotiation.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Strategic thinking with robust emotional intelligence for adaptability.

Potentia HR Consulting