Senior Sourcing Manager

Job Title: Senior Sourcing Manager Company: Roche SAP Module: SAP MM Roles & Responsibilities: About Our Team We at Global Diagnostics Procurement (DOP) are a team of about 200 enthusiastic professionals, committed to driving value with our suppliers worldwide. From locations around the world and with a diverse and multicultural team, we source, manage our supplier base, develop & execute category strategies and constantly develop & digitize processes that enable us to best support our business to grow sustainably. If you aspire to make an impact and want to be part of a high performing and world-class Procurement team, this is for you. The Opportunity Are you ready to orchestrate the supply networks that make life-saving diagnostics possible? As our Senior Sourcing Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, you will be a key part of our APAC sourcing operations. You will lead end-to-end sourcing projects, mentor a rising team of Sourcing Managers, and serve as a key advisor to executive leadership. If you thrive on complexity and want to feel a direct impact on the delivery of life-saving diagnostics to patients worldwide, this is where you belong. * Reporting Line: The position directly reports to the Sourcing Lead APAC and is part of the Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE). * Wider team and stakeholders: You will be part of a regional team of Senior Sourcing Managers and Sourcing Managers, managing relationships with other DOP stakeholders (Category, Delivery) as well as external suppliers * Role Type: An Individual Contributor with responsibilities to mentor junior team members * Impact: You drive global sourcing excellence, financial value, and compliance across the APAC footprint. Specifically, you are accountable for: + Performance & Savings: Driving key metrics - including PPV savings, preferred supplier share, and shortened cycle times - to deliver bottom-line value while tracking stakeholder satisfaction + Sourcing & Analysis: Executing global sourcing activities, standard processes (RfIs, RfQs, RfPs), and NPI benchmarking in close collaboration with Category and NPI managers + Contract & Document Management: Setting up and reviewing high-complexity contracts (e.g., MSAs) and purchasing documentation, while accurately managing their lifecycle repository and renewals + Operational Excellence & SME Leadership: Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to simplify workflows, analyze site user requirements for best-value methods, and ensure strict compliance with global policies + Bottleneck Resolution & CSR: Partnering with support functions like Accounts Payable (AP) to clear supplier-related administrative bottlenecks, while championing supply base CSR initiatives (diversity, sustainability, ethical practices) + Conflict & Exposure: Managing high-stakes conflicts regarding competing project priorities or supplier selections, and delivering high-frequency monthly/quarterly updates to the CoE LT and DPLT Work Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Availability: Full time

* Education: A University degree (Business or Life Sciences preferred) is required; an MBA or equivalent and professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, ISM) are desirable * Experience: 2-3 years of experience in sourcing and end-to-end contract management. You have a proven track record of driving procurement projects (e.g., cost-reduction initiatives and value-improvement programs). * Market Expertise: In-depth knowledge of the regional supplier landscape and sourcing expertise with deep, hands-on knowledge of complex direct procurement categories - specifically Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) & e-components, Plastics & Packaging, and Biologicals & Chemicals. * AI & Digitalization: Advanced knowledge in AI application and a strong affinity to explore AI-driven solutions broadly, particularly regarding the digital transformation of operations (Digital 2.0 / Industry 4.0) * Systems & Analytics: Strong proficiency navigating ERP systems (specifically SAP data), Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows, eSourcing/eAuction platforms, and BI tools like Tableau or ThoughtSpot * Mindset & Soft Skills: Highly analytical problem-solver focused on translating complex business requirements into procurement specifications. Strong communication skills with an expert track record in conflict resolution * Mentorship & Global Leadership: Proven success managing project teams and mentoring junior colleagues across multiple remote locations, demonstrating high cultural intelligence to maintain cohesion * Languages: Business-level fluency in English is required; Chinese and German language skills are a strong asset Key Skills: Procurement Salary: Not disclosed