Sourcing Lead

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.