Role Summary
The primary objective of the Purchasing and Sourcing Specialist role is to partner with key functional stakeholders in managing outsourced suppliers while leading the end‑to‑end sourcing and purchasing process for new products. This includes the full cycle from supplier identification and evaluation to cost negotiation, order placement, and quality qualification. The role ensures that all sourced products comply with technical specifications and meet required QC standards before moving into mass production.
In addition, the position works closely with cross‑functional teams to manage the procurement workflow, monitor supplier performance, and secure high‑quality, cost‑effective materials that support continuous business growth. The role is also responsible for tracking cost savings, ensuring supply continuity and service levels, and maintaining effective and frequent communication with key functional and divisional stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
- Partner with key functional stakeholders to manage outsourced suppliers and support overall purchasing and sourcing activities.
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for new products, including supplier identification, capability assessment, quotation analysis, and cost negotiation.
- Manage purchasing operations from order placement to delivery, ensuring timely and cost‑effective procurement.
- Coordinate sample development, quality qualification, and QC/QA approvals to ensure products meet technical specifications before mass production.
- Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and service requirements.
- Drive cost‑saving initiatives and support continuous improvement in supply efficiency and sourcing processes.
- Maintain supply continuity by resolving operational issues and ensuring stable material availability.
- Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams-including Production, Engineering, QA, and Commercial teams—to support new product development and business growth.
- Ensure proper contract management, including NDA, SOW, and supply agreements.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure alignment on requirements, timelines, and service levels.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least 2-3 years of relevant technical sourcing experience in Packaging Industry (eg. Plastics, Paper, Carton etc)
- Proven internal and external negotiation skills and ability to work in a collaborative, global team environment that fosters aggressive and effective approaches to sourcing materials/services.
- Excellent analytical/spend management skills and ability to produce accurate, professional and error-free analyses in a timely manner.
- Ability to prioritize projects and multi-task to meet deadlines and business needs.
- Excellent executive-level presentation and written communication skills.
- Ability to work across functions, countries, and regions
