Job Summary

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing forward-thinking sourcing strategies that enhance the stability, cost-effectiveness, and competitiveness of the raw material supply base for finished goods suppliers. As a strategic leader, this role drives supplier ecosystem development, market intelligence, risk mitigation, and innovation in material sourcing, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
This role focuses on influencing, guiding, and strategically managing the raw material supply base through finished goods suppliers to optimize supply efficiency, cost, and quality.
The role is a visionary sourcing strategist with a strong understanding of global raw material markets, supplier development, and supply chain resilience and it requires big-picture thinking, deep analytical insights, and the ability to influence without direct authority, ensuring a future-ready supply base that supports business growth and competitive advantage.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Raw Material Supply Base Development

Develop and execute long-term strategies for optimizing raw material supply networks, ensuring security, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
Evaluate and anticipate shifts in raw material markets, working with internal teams and finished goods suppliers to stay ahead of supply risks and cost fluctuations.
Build and influence a high-performing supplier ecosystem, working with finished goods suppliers to ensure they engage with the best raw material sources.
Identify new supply opportunities, alternative materials, and emerging suppliers to enhance supply resilience and flexibility.

2. Cost Leadership & Supply Chain Optimization

Leverage predictive analytics and market intelligence to guide finished goods suppliers in negotiating better raw material sourcing terms.
Advise on cost-reduction strategies through supplier collaboration, raw material innovation, and value engineering.
Track global commodity price trends and geopolitical risks, ensuring sourcing strategies remain cost-competitive and adaptable.
Develop benchmarking and supplier performance frameworks to ensure continuous improvement in cost and supply efficiency.

3. Risk Mitigation & Business Continuity Planning

Lead supply chain risk assessments, identifying vulnerabilities in raw material sourcing and proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
Establish contingency sourcing plans, including secondary and alternative suppliers, to safeguard against supply disruptions.
Strengthen supply base diversification efforts, guiding finished goods suppliers toward regional and global sourcing strategies that minimize dependency risks.
Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure all raw materials meet regulatory, environmental, and ethical sourcing standards.

4. Supplier Relationship Management & Influence

Select and manage high-performing raw material suppliers, ensuring alignment with business needs.
Develop a supplier engagement strategy, creating structured interactions between finished goods suppliers and raw material vendors to improve performance.
Establish strategic partnerships with key material suppliers through indirect influence, ensuring priority access to high-quality raw materials.
Drive supplier-led innovation initiatives, encouraging investment in technology, sustainability, and process efficiency to enhance supply chain performance.

5. Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Business Alignment

Act as a key thought leader, providing data-driven insights on global sourcing trends to support executive decision-making.
Work closely with Product Development, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure raw material strategies align with long-term business growth.
Lead collaboration with finished goods suppliers to drive supply chain agility and strategic sourcing decisions.
Champion technology adoption in sourcing, integrating AI-driven procurement analytics and predictive modeling to optimize supplier selection and performance.

Job Requirements

1. Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related field.

2. Experience

8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier ecosystem management, or global procurement.
Proven success in developing future-oriented supply strategies, driving supplier performance, and leading cost-reduction initiatives.

3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expertise in market intelligence, supplier strategy, and cost modeling to anticipate future sourcing challenges.
Strong data-driven decision-making, leveraging procurement analytics and supply chain KPIs.
Strategic vision and long-term thinking, with the ability to connect macroeconomic trends to sourcing strategy.
Strong influencing and negotiation skills, managing supplier relationships without direct contractual control.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, identifying and addressing supply chain challenges proactively.
Ability to navigate complexity in a dynamic, global supply chain environment.
Proficient in English and Chinese.