Global Sourcing Manager – Schaltschrank-Systeme

1. Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for cabinet systems and related material groups used in control cabinet manufacturing within Nacelle Electric
2. Take end-to-end global responsibility for assigned commodities across all regions and production sites
3. Drive and own the global homologation of assigned commodities, including supplier qualification, technical approval, and release in close collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations
4. Leverage China and Asia-Pacific as key sourcing regions by identifying, evaluating, and developing competitive suppliers to support global business needs
5. Drive supplier localization initiatives in China, ensuring that local sourcing opportunities are effectively integrated into the global supply base
6. Assess and onboard Chinese suppliers into the global supplier network, ensuring full compliance with international standards, certifications, customer specifications, and export requirements
7. Build, manage, and continuously develop a global and regional supplier base, ensuring competitiveness in cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and sustainability
8. Act as key interface between global stakeholders and Chinese suppliers, balancing global requirements with local market capabilities
9. Lead and execute global tender and sourcing processes, including preparation of RFQs, supplier comparison matrices, and award recommendations
10. Negotiate and conclude commercial agreements, including global framework agreements (FPA) and development contracts
11. Drive cost reduction and value optimization initiatives through global sourcing strategies, supplier development, and localization approaches
12. Perform comprehensive market analysis across global and regional supply markets (including China) and conduct supplier risk assessments
13. Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, regulatory, and export-related challenges
14. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, quality, manufacturing, logistics, finance, and service) across all regions
15. Support compliance requirements, supplier audits, and adherence to the company's Code of Conduct
16. Represent Global Sourcing in international and cross-functional projects
17. Willingness to travel internationally to support supplier development, homologation, and negotiations

Qualification

1. Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification; alternatively, equivalent professional experience
2. Several years of experience in Global Sourcing / Strategic Procurement with responsibility for international commodities
3. Proven experience in working with global supplier networks and integrating regional supply markets into global strategies
4. Solid experience with Chinese suppliers and understanding of local sourcing environments, business culture, and supply chain structures
5. Experience in supplier localization, supplier development, and homologation processes is highly desirable
6. Good understanding of international standards, certifications, and export requirements (e.g., IEC, UL or comparable)
7. Strong negotiation skills and experience in managing global supplier agreements
8. Background in cabinet systems, electrical control cabinets is an advantage
9. Excellent analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills
10. Technical background or strong affinity in electrical engineering (e.g., electrical engineering, power systems, or automation), ideally with exposure to control cabinets, or industrial electrical systems is a big advantage
11. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a global and cross-cultural environment
12. Highly motivated and results-driven professional with a strong sense of ownership
13. Business fluent in English (mandatory)
14. High flexibility and willingness to travel internationally

YOUR BENEFITS

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