Title:  Senior Manager, Sourcing Indirect APAC

We are now looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Sourcing Indirect APAC to join our Sourcing Team and lead Indirect spend categories within the region.

This position is preferably located in Shanghai, China.  

• Developing and implementing innovative approaches to sourcing activities that support manufacturing organizations in optimizing their operations and investment expenses.
• Leading and developing a cross-cultural and multi-national  team of sourcing professionals.
• Developing and executing sourcing and contracting strategies for OpEx and CapEx spending at a local and regional level.
• Providing expertise and guidance on how to best manage relevant spending categories in close cooperation with the manufacturing and engineering community.
• Together with your team, engaging suppliers in delivering daily operational excellence and continuous improvements. 
• Support Internal Audit team in ensuring compliance at all time 

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or other relevant degree 
• 5 + years experience in commercial roles, preferably with sourcing experience in MRO, Site Services and CapEx categories for multi-national companies
• Results-driven and analytical with the ability to logically identify alternative solutions or approaches to complex challenges
• Strong supplier and internal stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in leading and developing cross-cultural team
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability
• Ability to take responsibility for leading, directing and managing changes
• Experience with negotiating complex legal and commercial agreements terms and conditions
• Strong understanding of MS Office, SAP and eSourcing tools
• Fluent in written and spoken English 
• Readiness to travel due to regional responsibility and flexibility in working hours due to cross-regional interaction

• A challenging position in an international environment with the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business
• Excellent opportunity to be part of Kemira’s sustainability transformation for profitable growth 
• Flexibility to organize your work between office and remote, in a hybrid work culture 
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market
• Attractive benefits package
• A multicultural and positive working environment