Indirect Sourcing Specialist

Position overview

allnex invites you to join us as an Indirect Sourcing Specialist, based in Shanghai, China to support our operations across Greater China. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality sourcing of indirect goods and services while collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.

You will take ownership of sourcing strategies across categories such as CAPEX, OPEX, logistics, transportation (Sea/Air/Road), and customs clearance, helping to optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring operational continuity for our production sites.

This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on supplier management.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
    •    Identify and develop reliable and competitive sources of supply for indirect goods and services across assigned production sites.
    •    Develop and implement category sourcing strategies aligned with regional procurement objectives.
    •    Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to secure the best commercial and operational outcomes.
    •    Establish and maintain strong supplier partnerships, acting as the primary point of contact for key suppliers.
    •    Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
    •    Partner closely with stakeholders including site management, supply chain, manufacturing, SHE, finance, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver sourcing solutions.
    •    Identify synergies across sites and regions to leverage procurement opportunities and efficiencies.
    •    Serve as the main procurement interface with local operations.

Logistics & Operational Support
    •    Oversee domestic logistics sourcing, including sea, air, and road transportation as well as customs clearance services.
    •    Ensure uninterrupted, compliant, and timely supply of goods and services required by the business.

Cost Optimization & Financial Impact
    •    Drive initiatives that optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across assigned categories.
    •    Build and manage a cost savings pipeline to achieve regional procurement targets.
    •    Contribute to working capital optimization programs, including OWC reduction initiatives.

Reporting & Process Excellence
    •    Provide clear and consistent reporting on cost developments, supplier performance, and supply risks to key stakeholders.
    •    Ensure standard procurement processes and policies are consistently applied.
    •    Support continuous improvement in procurement processes, organizational effectiveness, and operational performance.
    •    Act as a key user of procurement systems (SAP / Ariba).

Required skills and experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in indirect procurement or sourcing.
• Strong experience in sourcing categories such as CAPEX, OPEX, logistics, transportation, or related services.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies and negotiate complex supplier agreements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions and cultures.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability, balancing cost, risk, quality, and supply continuity.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and remote/global teams.
• Experience working with procurement systems such as SAP or Ariba is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken), additional languages are considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or equivalent professional experience is considered a strong advantage.

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