Sr Sourcing Manager
Standard Textile Co., Inc, Pakistan

Experience
5 Years
Salary
0 - 0 PKR
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
Any
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Oct 31, 2006
Last Date
Dec 12, 2006
Location(s)

Job Description

Sr. Sourcing Manager Pakistan

Standard Textile Co., Inc., is the international technology leader in the manufacturing and distribution of reusable textiles, apparel, surgical, and decorative products. We are currently seeking a Sr. Sourcing Manager.

The Senior Sourcing Manager will be based in Karachi, Pakistan and reporting to Vice President Corporate Sourcing. The Sr. Sourcing Manager will work as a cross functional leader of Standard Textile developing strategic Asian suppliers in relationships in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in an effort to reduce costs and lead-times while improving product quality and consistency.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of a high performance supply chain sourcing team focusing on innovative products and processes and speed to market improvements of developed products.

Major Responsibilities Include:

-Develop and manage business relationships with external suppliers including monitoring negotiated contracts to ensure quality and service requirements are being achieved

-Develop a representative office in Karachi to coordinate all sourcing activities

-Increase new product development speed to market

-Development of new processes to support revenue growth opportunities

-Lead the implementation of Asian sourcing activities that meet company strategic objectives

-Analyzes industry trends to assess short and long term strategic sourcing goals and objectives

-Develop and communicate pricing forecasts for use in business planning

-Track Key performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality assurance rating and factory capacities

Fully qualified candidates will possess the following attributes:

-7+ years of textile industry, Senior management sourcing experience with in-depth knowledge of internal purchasing procedures and processes, expert knowledge of external trends and best practice
-Profound knowledge of textile and apparel manufacturers throughout Pakistan and Sri Lanka, an aggressive negotiator with extensive experience in product costing based on current raw material prices used in the manufacture of needed products.

-Demonstrated track record for improving supplier performance and reducing cost

-Use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team

-Use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence and build effective relationships with business partners (peers, functional partners, external vendors and alliance partners)

-Expect to have strong procurement experience or the ability to quickly acquire complex strategic procurement skills

-Some travel required.

EDUCATION:

-Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, textiles or related field experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

-Fluent in both spoken & written English – Required

Job Specification

Must have previous sourcing experience with textiles

Job Rewards and Benefits

Standard Textile Co., Inc

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