Senior Procurement Analyst responsible for analyzing data to identify cost reduction opportunities. Collaborating on purchasing category strategies and assisting in RFP processes for Saputo.
About the role
- Senior Sourcing Associate at Twelve responsible for supplier sourcing and cost strategy across packaging and promotional items. Collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality products and managing supplier performance to ensure timely delivery.
Responsibilities
- Sourcing & Supplier Strategy
- Following up and onboard new suppliers aligned to category needs across packaging, promotional items, and displays as directed by the Sourcing & Allocations Manager.
- Participate in mapping out the supplier landscape to identify opportunities for cost optimization, capability expansion, and risk diversification.
- Contributing to developing a balanced supplier portfolio to ensure capacity, redundancy, and flexibility across programs.
- Maintain accurate and updated contracts, NDAs for approved vendors.
- Vendor Negotiations & Cost Management
- Participate in negotiations on pricing, payment terms, MOQs, lead times, and contractual agreements to meet margin and cost targets.
- Support cost-saving initiatives through competitive bidding, supplier consolidation, and should-cost analysis.
- Supplier Performance Management
- Maintain supplier partnerships to secure priority capacity, favorable terms, and long-term value.
- Uphold clear performance expectations and conduct regular supplier evaluations across cost, quality, delivery, and service.
- Address performance gaps and recommend corrective actions
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Proactively identify and escalate supply chain risks (capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, material volatility).
- Partner with Compliance and Quality teams to ensure suppliers adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Merchandising, Product Development, and Operations to align sourcing with project timelines and technical requirements.
- Support early-stage development by providing supplier recommendations, feasibility input, and cost guidance.
- Resolve supplier-related challenges impacting delivery or quality.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of sourcing experience with direct involvement in supplier selection and vetting.
- Experience in cosmetic packaging, promotional products, or consumer goods
- Ability to negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and contracts with measurable cost savings
- Strong understanding of the China/Asia supplier landscape; existing supplier network is a plus
- Experience reporting on supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service
- Ability to assess factory capabilities, capacity, and production risk
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with Product Development, Merchandising, and Operations
- Proactive problem-solver with a focus on risk mitigation and execution
- Familiarity with US/EU compliance and product safety standards preferred
- Fluent in English and Mandarin; Cantonese a plus
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