Global Sourcing Manager Biomass Energy

Act as the regional sourcing hub serving multiple units globally. Translate global strategies into a regional sourcing roadmap in Asia, prior in China.
Identify product categories can be competitively sourced in Asia based on needs and risk assessment. Owner of sourcing activities with strategic impact; ensuring effective execution through project buyers.
Develop, manage and maintain a portfolio of Asian suppliers with strategic impact.
Lead commercial negotiations and contract management activities to secure optimal pricing, terms, and total cost of ownership.
Meet project needs with locally selected suppliers. For units in Europe, act as the primary Europe-Asia interface, ensuring translation of requirements between suppliers and project teams.
Identify and consolidate all project needs eligible for sourcing in Asia, through collaboration with the project buyers.
Drive alignment with the different units on priorities and timelines primarily via their project buyers.
Ensure compliance with technical and regulatory requirements. Assure QC/QA processes are happening before shipment, drive a zero-defect mindset.
Serve as the internal point of contact for expertise & knowledge on Asia sourcing topics.
Other tasks assigned by line manager.