SeniorStrategicSourcingMgr - Huangpu, 中国 - HSBC

描述

Job Description

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will develop and execute category and supply base strategies and sourcing projects in assigned categories to deliver defined country annual targets by driving competitive advantage for the HSBC business through cost savings, lifecycle value generation, demand management and innovation.

The projects will be delivered globally or locally in accordance with the category strategy plans and will leverage the full range of supply and demand-side levers. In-depth sourcing knowledge will be applied in the execution of these plans across all category areas whilst ensuring the risks associated with the purchase of goods and services are mitigated commercially, contractually and operationally.

It is expected that post contract value opportunities will be identified and delivered through working with business supplier managers and the local supply base making sure that these opportunities align with category strategies at all times.

The role will likely work across a variety of categories so will need to demonstrate a broad range of category knowledge and be able to work dynamically and flexibly with a broad range of SMEs.

The role will work with a variety of stakeholders and business partners requiring proactive engagement and fostering of existing and new relationships.

Qualifications

Impact on the Business/Function

lDrive the right business outcomes with advanced subject matter expertise during the execution of projects.

lSupport the local business in ensuring that the outputs of sourcing projects are embedded in the business to drive value through the contract lifecycle.

lEnsure maximum contractual protection for the business, taking into account the Procurement Handbook requirements and local regulatory issues.

lEnsure that businesses have operational accountability for contracts after execution and work with the Third Party Risk Management team to drive appropriate deployment of the supplier relationship and risk management framework.

lProvide robust reports on progress against targets, Preferred Supplier List and buying channel compliance.

Customers / Stakeholders

lIn the execution of sourcing projects, instill a responsive and strategic service and delivery culture, which makes business stakeholders value Procurement.

lLead the application of a range of sourcing approaches, including the use of eSourcing, to deliver the most appropriate business outcomes;

lInfluence the business and act as pathfinder for business (including Legal) and supply market relationships;

lDevelop and execute local category strategies aligned with global category plans The category plans will be robust and forward-looking based on business and product needs, supply market dynamics, and technological changes in marketplace;

lFoster and build relationships with key stakeholders and business partners as relevant to the role.

Leadership & Teamwork

lDemonstrate importance of advanced subject matter expertise through example.

lMarket and communicate appropriate category guidelines to the business.

lAct as a change agent for the Procurement Transformation and beyond into future change initiatives.

lDrive embedding of best practices and compliance to all Source to Pay processes through personal performance.

Operational Effectiveness & Control

lAchieve or exceed agreed savings target for sourcing projects and categories.

lLead negotiation and agreement of terms and conditions for all projects.

lManage all initiatives to a robust plan in alignment with business/process milestones.

lUnderstand complex business problems, apply advanced analytical thinking / market knowledge and drive the most appropriate business outcome.

lEnsure project data (savings, pipeline, milestones, risks, and issues and all other appropriate data sources) is accurate and reflective of reality.

lEnsure quality of content and compliance with relevant sourcing governance. -

lUse best effort to continuously improve ways of working and processes.

lDrive the usage of a variety of Procurement tools and manage an interface with offshore support teams.

lDemonstrate adherence to internal controls. This will be achieved by adherence to all relevant procedures, keeping appropriate records and, where appropriate, by the timely implementation of internal and external audit points, including issues raised by external regulators.