Job Overview

Manages defined sourcing initiatives and category activities that balance procurement execution with strategic sourcing objectives. Supports category strategy development and driving measurable improvements in cost, supply resilience, and supplier performance.

Job Requirements

ROLE OBJECTIVE 

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst II will support APAC e-sourcing and contract management activities by executing standard RFQs through digital platforms (Jaggaer, GEP, or similar), coordinating suppliers, maintaining sourcing data, and assisting commodity managers with quote comparison, documentation, and follow-up. This is an execution-focused role with a development path toward broader sourcing ownership.

RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Support standard RFQ execution using Jaggaer, GEP, or similar e-sourcing tools
•    Coordinate with suppliers to collect quotes, clarify requirements, and ensure timely responses
•    Prepare RFQ packages, upload data, monitor event timelines, and follow up on open actions
•    Validate, compare, and summarize supplier quotations using agreed templates
•    Support commodity managers with quote analysis and supplier recommendation data
•    Assist with negotiation preparation by collecting price, lead time, MOQ, payment terms, and supplier performance inputs
•    Support supplier contract documentation, validity tracking, renewals, and compliance follow-up
•    Maintain accurate sourcing and contract records for reporting, audit, and compliance
•    Support GEP implementation activities, including testing, supplier onboarding, and process stabilization
•    Collaborate with APAC stakeholders and follow defined sourcing processes and escalation paths
•    Support procurement reporting, savings documentation, and cross-functional coordination
QUALIFICATION / EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
•    4+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain operations, or supplier coordination
•    RFQ execution or supplier coordination experience, preferably in direct material or manufacturing categories
•    Exposure to e-sourcing platforms (Jaggaer, GEP, Ariba, etc.) preferred; ability to learn digital tools required
•    Basic understanding of supplier contracts, documentation, and contract tracking processes
•    Proficiency in Mandarin and good English communication skills for regional/global interaction
•    Strong analytical, coordination, follow-up, and data accuracy skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
•    Experience supporting APAC suppliers, especially China region
•    Ability to coordinate supplier quotations, RFQ timelines, and open actions
•    Basic familiarity with contract tracking or contract lifecycle processes
•    Ability to work with commodity managers and cross-functional stakeholders
•    Comfortable learning digital sourcing tools and supporting GEP/e-sourcing adoption
•    Adherence to defined processes, sourcing guidelines, escalation paths, and compliance requirements
•    High attention to detail with strong focus on data accuracy and complete documentation

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional level experience

Competencies