APAC Sourcing Manager

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Accounting and Finance
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Description & Requirements
The Bloomberg Terminal quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world to over 315,000 customers worldwide. Our global terminal customers depend on our proprietary high-quality hardware to be able to access our terminal and make critical business decisions. Bloomberg's Supply Chain business is a dynamic global organization, providing support to our terminal internal and external customers through Distribution & Asset Management, Procurement, and Print Services, operating out of 22 locations across 12 countries. We work hand-in-hand with our businesses to support them in achieving success and maintaining efficiency.
What's the Role?
You are passionate about negotiating that next deal, being part of a Global Department delivering top quality service and advice. Our inventive and dynamic Procurement Department is looking for an experienced, seasoned Sourcing Manager to join its Asia Pacific team on a permanent basis. You will build and manage relationships with our internal clients and the vendors who support our exciting and varied requirements across the whole Asia Pacific region. You will need to show good knowledge of procurement principles, strong negotiating skills and an eye for detail. You will be part of the Asia Pacific team supporting mainly Tokyo based internal stakeholders, from a wide spectrum of departments with many and varied needs, in a fast-paced demanding environment.
We'll Trust You To:
Determine specifications and requirements for products and services through communication with internal stakeholders and the department's strategic plan.
Lead local Japan sourcing opportunities, including RFPs, direct negotiations, etc., and use market research from internal and external sources to drive sourcing decisions.
Ensure adherence to the policies and thresholds set by the Chief Procurement Officer.
Negotiate and implement Contractual agreements in partnership with the internal customer and our Legal department.
Manage the vendor base to ensure that contractual compliance and financial efficiency.
Continuously review with the Sourcing Team Strategic Plans to better serve the company as a whole.
Build strong and lasting relationships with internal clients and the associated vendor base.
Provide support to the rest of the team to make sure we deliver first class customer service.
You'll need to have:
Minimum 10 + year's experience in a strategic sourcing role, with category exposure to Facilities Management, Capex works, Marketing, Human Resource Services and Professional Services.
Experience in commercial and contractual negotiations, competitive market analysis, and ongoing supplier performance management/scorecards in a commercial environment.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Japanese to support strategic sourcing in Japan market.
Bachelor's degree or degree-equivalent qualifications, CIPS or combination of education and work experience.
Proven experience in project management.
Strong contractual knowledge and negotiation skills- Understanding of and experience in contract law and applicable legislation.
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional environment with all levels of executive management.
Excellent Organizational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated continuous career growth within an organization.
We'd love to see:
SAP, e-Builder and/or other ERP experience.
Experience across multiple sourcing categories.
Strong language skills (Spoken & Written).
If this sounds like you:
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Why Bloomberg?
We're individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences who take on big challenges and create even bigger impact through our work. We're interested in what makes you you, and how we can create opportunities for you to channel your unique, personal energy and grow to your fullest potential.
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