Strategic Sourcing Lead

Join our Asia Pacific Operation team at Helen of Troy as our Strategic Sourcing Lead in our HCMC office and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Braun, PUR, Vicks, Honeywell, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every dayLook around your home, and you'll find us everywhere:In your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESSEA Project Support and FG SourcingSupport new supplier () scouting.Lead the overall supplier’s capability assessment with quality and engineering team.Lead the communications from on-site monitoring, upward and downward through the organization, raising key issues and options for resolution.Perform supplier risk management. Ensure governance and customer specific compliances in suppliers. Ensure no financial risk to hamper component quality or supply.Evaluate external market conditions such as commodity prices fluctuations, currency movements, demand and supply, and recommend actions to management.Conduct industry specific research, benchmarking, financial and business analytics for pricing and purchasing rationalizations.Support BU Leads on FG price negotiation and commercial negotiation.Support the overall APO Sourcing strategySupport ramp-up readiness preparation with engineering, quality, and OEM teams.Regularly visit and monitor OEM factories preparation and readiness in executing engineering builds and mass production ramp-up.Component SourcingDevelop and execute the component localization (.) strategy with ownership of total cost, quality, and services.Manage the component sourcing and purchasing activities such as price, terms and conditions, negotiations and to ensure continuity of supply, reduce total costs and prepare for future sourcing challenges for the specific product line/category.Participate in all project milestone reviews and project conference calls related to component sourcing/pricing/component supplier management issues.Manage the component supplier performance by using supplier scorecard and performance management tools. Lead the corrective action meeting with suppliers until all rectifications are done.County Of Origin (COO) ComplianceAs productions are moving from China to SEA countries, the COO of the product needs to comply with Made In SEA for exporting from manufacturing country and importing into USA.Work with internal APO team in supporting COO analysis with external consultant to ensure the SEA projects are compliance with Made In SEA Country.Work with APO teams to drive COO compliance with SEA OEM factories via localization of component or / and manufacturing process as needed.Education, Qualification and trainingBachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain/operations management, business management or related field is required; MBA is preferredProfessional qualification in purchasing management or supply chain from a recognized organization is preferred (. CPM, MCIPS)Experience or skills requiredAt least 8 years relevant working experience in buying office / trading /manufacturing (MNC is highly preferred)Solid understanding on manufacturing operations of mechanical products, utility products, electrical and electronics products, components, raw materials. Well-known of the operational linkage among supply chain, production, engineering, quality, sales, and customer servicesFamiliar with PC, Oracle ERP, MRP, DRP operationsGood team player, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to influence and negotiate effectivelySelf-driven, capable to work and deliver with minimum supervisionHigh command of both spoken and written English, Mandarin/Cantonese will be a plus.Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.