Purchasing Manager

JOB SUMMARYMedline GSO (Global Sourcing Organization) is looking for an experienced Purchasing/Sourcing Manager with fluent English communication skill.CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES- Identify and develop suppliers for Medline products throughout Asia.- Working across multiple product divisions to advance the sourcing and product development needs of the division.- Project Management:Collaborate with product manager, engineering, and vendors to develop new products and bring new products to the market or redesign the products to achieve cost competitiveness.Lead project and influence different functions to achieve goals, assure result accomplish and deliver on time.Price calculation and negotiation.Establish and meet project schedules coordinating with vendors by working closely with the vendors and managing the project to achieve the target date and objectives- Vendor Management:Maintain effective business relationship with vendors associated with assigned product categories; Understand vendor impact on overall business and product category;Proactively be aware of potential changes with vendors or in related manufacturing industry; Monitors contract compliance. Leads supplier score card process.Keep challenging existing vendor pool, identify high potential vendors, sourcing risk mitigation plan.Monitors contract compliance.JOB REQUIREMENTSQualificationEducation level: Bachelor’s Degree and aboveWorking experience: Have extensive working experience in global procurement/sourcing and skilled at new product & new supplier development. Past experience in healthcare industry or regional sourcing center is a plus.Technical SkillsLanguage: Fluent in English is must have. Fluent in Chinese-Mandarin is desirable (English/Chinese is essential for daily coordination with our native partners/managers)Proficient at Office software like MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Familiar with SAP system is a plusCore CompentenciesIndustry knowledge preferred (Healthcare, sterilization, validation, biocomp understanding, etc)Fast learnerBusiness AcumenConflict ManagementFinancial Acumen (cost structure)Advanced NegotiationAlternative Saving InitiativeProficiency with Cross-function, Multi-cultural Team