Sourcing Manager, Raw Material- Food Industry MNC

Shanghai 全职 RMB450,000 - RMB600,000 per year View Job Description
This role involves ‌regional or global procurement strategies‌ for food ingredients with a focus on innovation, cost optimization, and sustainable supply chain practices‌. It offers the opportunity to drive industry trends and impact multinational operations while advancing your expertise in high-stakes sourcing within fast-growing sectors.
  • This role offers a unique opportunity to shape on a ‌regional or global scale‌.
  • Join a ‌multinational industry leader‌ committed to investing in talent.

About Our Client

Our client is a multinational corporation with a strong presence in the food & nutrition, supplements, chemicals, and personal care industries. Due to our rapid expansion and commitment to innovation, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sourcing Manager to join our dynamic team in Shanghai. This is a confidential recruitment.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for a wide range of products including food ingredients, supplements, chemical raw materials, and personal care products.
  • Support regional or global sourcing activities, ensuring cost savings, improved supplier performance, and accurate maintenance of supply agreements.
  • Manage the entire sourcing process, from tendering, analysis, selection, and negotiation with suppliers to onboarding and long-term relationship management.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the supply market, identifying cost benefits and potential threats/opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain accurate records of supply agreements, commercial terms, pricing information, and supplier details.
  • Manage procurement projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic aims, timely completion, budget adherence, and quality standards.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for procurement activities, facilitating effective communication between internal teams and external entities.
  • Provide comprehensive project updates, including risks and milestones, to senior management and other stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum of 7 years of sourcing and procurement experience in multinational companies, preferably within the food & nutrition, ingredients, supplements, chemicals, or personal care industries.
  • Proven experience in handling regional or global sourcing responsibilities.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Creative and unconventional thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Outstanding communication and influencing skills, coupled with a positive and resourceful attitude.
  • Resilient, tenacious, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with suppliers.
  • Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Effective stakeholder management skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary package and benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • The chance to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing industry.
Contact
Jhene Zhang
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6687945
Phone number
+8621 6026 8028

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jhene Zhang
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8028
Job Reference
JN-032025-6687945

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