Regional Sourcing Lead at DS Smith Sweden

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Strategy, Sourcing Strategy, Team Management, Stakeholder Communication, Supplier Relationship Management, Continuous Improvement, Cost Savings, Negotiation, Contract Management, Technology Knowledge, Risk Mitigation, Print Management, Point Of Sale, Influencing, Priority Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

TMS Global are a wholly owned subsidiary of DS Smith PLC, multi-national packaging and display manufacturing business. TMS Global specialise in the outsourcing of retail display, print and packaging and are active in 97 markets globally. Our TMS community consists of just over 300 people who are spread internationally across APAC, LATAM, EMEA and NA. About the role TMS Global is seeking a highly skilled Regional Sourcing Lead to join our team in Shanghai on a permanent basis. This position will be based remotely with occasional travel required. Acting as the regional subject matter expert in procurement, this role will work as part of the Global Procurement team to develop, define, implement and ensure compliance with business-wide Procurement Strategies, Mandatory Governance, Processes, Policies and Standards. Daily responsibilities will include: Develop, define, implement and regularly review the Cluster category sourcing strategy and processes for the relevant geographies or clients. Manage the Cluster Sourcing Team, ensuring they are motivated and developed and that performance and delivery is measured and reportable. Communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels to gain commitment to the category plan. Own the supplier relationships for key suppliers. Identify continuous improvement and step-change opportunities for product and service specifications, using stakeholder and supplier networks. Run value delivery projects and competitive sourcing processes to deliver measurable cost savings through supplier negotiation and improved commercial strategies. Ensure compliance of contractual terms with suppliers including financials, SLAs and KPIs. Maintain an expert knowledge of technology developments and innovation. Review and assess supply interruption risks, taking necessary action to mitigate. About you You will be an experienced and driven professional with a proven track record in sourcing and procurement along with industry knowledge of print management and point of sale. You will be an exceptional communicator, with extensive experience of building successful relationships with the ability to influence and manage multiple priorities. Due to the nature of the role, fluency in English is essential to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive global team and make a real impact on how we deliver to our clients, so don’t delay and apply now to join the world of TMS. “To achieve our aim of being among the most successful, sustainable and responsible companies in the world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.” We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! As the journey continues of bringing together the strengths of both organisations, during your candidate experience you may engage with our colleagues from International Paper! You could visit an International Paper or DS Smith site or office.

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Responsibilities

This role involves developing, defining, and implementing cluster category sourcing strategies and managing the Cluster Sourcing Team to ensure performance and delivery. Responsibilities also include owning key supplier relationships, running value delivery projects, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms.