Global Supplier Relations Assistant Manager
Core
Supports the development, implementation, and execution of Category sourcing strategies for assigned commodities to achieve business objectives, focusing on supplier management, contract management, data analytics, and joint value creation.
Role type
Assistant Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations
Builds
Sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, supply continuity plans, and sustainability initiatives for assigned commodities (specifically rigid plastics packaging).
Domain
Supply Chain Management / Procurement / Packaging Industry
Required skills
Category sourcing strategy, supplier management, contract negotiation, data analytics, supply continuity planning, budget management, sustainability transformation, network design, pricing methodology development.
Preferred skills
Strategic sourcing, continuous improvement, stakeholder collaboration, industry best practices knowledge.
Technologies
RFQ systems, data analytics tools, contract management systems.
Responsibilities
Lead cross-supplier negotiations for best cost position; develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities; maintain global supplier relationships; develop pricing methodologies and review MOQs; execute supply continuity plans; lead the budget process; deliver sustainability transformation efforts.
Seniority
Assistant Manager, hands-on IC