Sourcing Assistant Manager

• Responsible in sourcing the tailored material / end product and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors • Support and execute on procurement strategies that are inventive and cost- effective. • Drive cost reduction program without compromising product quality. • Participate in the research of new materials, processes, and technologies for potential application and adoption. • Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.( drive service, agile and flexibility (e.g. support in product development, lead time reduction, VIM…etc) • Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility. • Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers. • Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements. • Controlling and delivering the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs. • Continuously evaluate current and potential manufacturing/sourcing partners, provide recommendations based on a thorough analysis of capability, compliance, services etc. for review and decision by management. • Identify and manage through to completion opportunities for efficiencies in the company's supply cost structure with current and potential manufacturing partners. ( and to match Bemis manufacturing footprint) • Support assigned supply chain related project from management. • Regularly communicate with manufacturing and sourcing partners; monitor production for timeline compliance, inventory levels, and quality assurance; provide and receive information regarding schedules, cost assumptions, objectives, etc.