Regional Sourcing and Product Development Manager

Summary

Join The Wonderful Company's Global Sourcing Team as a Regional Sourcing & Product Development Manager! Based remotely in Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, or India, you will support sourcing initiatives across various business units, including Fiji Water and Wonderful Pistachios. You will be responsible for vendor research, negotiation, and supplier management, optimizing cost and quality. This role requires 8-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and vendor selection within international companies, particularly in FMCG, manufacturing, or food packaging. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including a bonus, opportunities for development, and a focus on wellness.

Requirements

• At least 8-10 years’ experience in strategic sourcing and vendor selection and management in international companies
• Sourcing experience & exposure to supplier network in packaging, marketing, MRO, machinery & equipment/farming related products
• Sound knowledge in product specifications, lead time management, quality assurance, price negotiation strategies and shipping logistics
• Excellent communicator with people from different countries at different levels (Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English)
• Resourcefulness and with good supplier connections in Asia
• Strong analytical problem-solving ability - defines problems, collates data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions/solutions
• Sharp business acumen and strong leadership skills and independence in carrying out sourcing projects
• Ability to influence and negotiate the best rates

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with internal business stakeholders on a variety of initiatives to define their sourcing and procurement needs
• Analyze supply chains and business needs to determine optimal sourcing and purchasing options and strategies
• Support various Global Sourcing activities to include supplier/commodity/category research and formulating and executing strategic sourcing initiatives
• Conduct vendor identification and selection process including developing, analyzing and managing RFI/RFP/RFQs process and negotiating strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support supplier management
• Effectively document, communicate and prepare supplier recommendations for decision-makers
• Order fulfillment including cost, quality and logistics
• Conduct sourcing and due diligence activities involving Asia and International travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, multiple commodities or food packaging industries

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus)
• Opportunity for development and internal growth mobility
• Wonderful Giving-allows donation of company money to a charity of your choice
• Company focused on wellness and health