| Sr. Buyer (Print) Vendor Manager |
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| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Status | Sourcing |
| Date Posted | Tuesday, 09 September 2008 |
| Location | Hong Kong, China |
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| Company Information |
RRD Partners 15 Maiden Lane, Suite 705 New York, NY, 10038 Website: http://rrdpartners.com |
| Job Description | THE COMPANY Our client is a global, $1.5 billion provider of business process outsourcing services, specializing in corporate information management needs. Offerings include document management, creative and marketing support services, and print and logistics management. Founded in 1820, the company has clients in multiple industries, including financial services, legal, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Headquartered in London, the company has offices in North America, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. The North American operations are headquartered in New York. Based in Hong Kong, the Vendor Manager is responsible for the overall procurement strategy including supplier negotiation, management, and performance in Asia for a global account. He/she will manage suppliers and will develop all aspects of the supplier portfolio. The successful candidate will interact frequently with senior, executive and board level contacts both internally and externally. This individual will formulate and deliver a strategy for a portfolio of product groups that supports the overall account and department objectives. He/she will select and manage suppliers to deliver financial benefits, achieve performance targets and exceed quality and service standards. This person will be responsible for negotiating commercial terms with suppliers on behalf of the account; represent the department at formal and informal meetings (both internally and externally); sell the portfolio strategy, tactics and performance to clients; and support the internal account teams, as required. The successful candidate will develop a technical understanding and competence in each product area and will understand the wider supply market in each product area. EDUCATIONA Bachelors degree is required. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted. |
| Qualifications | The Sr. Print Buyer/Vendor Manager - Asia will have a minimum of four years of experience within a procurement and/or supplier management role and will possess a minimum of five years of experience in a client or customer service environment. He/she will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as exceptional interpersonal skills. The ability to negotiate within a matrixed environment and experience negotiating major contracts is critical. A proven record of exceptional customer satisfaction, troubleshooting and resolution is essential. The individual we seek possesses a clear track record of inspired leadership and high achievement; a successful record of team management, motivation and development; the proven ability to handle stressful situations and deadline pressures; and has strong and effective decision-making skills necessary to manage complex operations. Prior experience in financial analysis, managing financial reporting or cost controls, etc. is strongly preferred.
EDUCATION A Bachelors degree is required. A combination of education and work experience may be substituted. |
| How to Apply | Send resume to email. kat@rrdpartners.com |
| Email Resume To | kat@rrdpartners.com |
| Contact Info |
Contact Phone: 212.627.7200 Contact Email: kat@rrdpartners.com |
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