Regional Sourcing Manager (Oil & Gas, HVAC, Industrial)

A leading organisation in the APAC region is seeking a Regional Sourcing Manager to join their Strategic Procurement team in Ho Chi Minh City. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for mechanical components for across Asia.

You will be at the heart of supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract management, and cost optimisation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and supply chain resilience. The company values your expertise and commitment, providing an environment where your skills are nurtured through ongoing training opportunities and supportive leadership. With regular travel across key manufacturing markets, especially China, you will build strategic partnerships that drive business growth and innovation. If you are passionate about developing resilient supply bases and fostering inclusive relationships within a knowledgeable network, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

• You will play a central role in developing and executing sourcing strategies for mechanical components across the APAC region, ensuring alignment between technical requirements, project schedules, commercial objectives, and supply chain capabilities.
• The organisation encourages continuous professional development through training programmes, allowing you to grow your expertise in both technical and commercial environments.
• Your work will directly support the delivery of critical data centre projects by building dependable supplier relationships, optimising costs, and driving operational excellence within a collaborative and inclusive team structure.

What you'll do:

As a Regional Sourcing Manager based in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be responsible developing robust sourcing strategies for mechanical components. Your day-to-day activities will involve identifying strategic suppliers across APAC markets—especially China—and negotiating commercial terms that align with organisational goals. You will manage complex contracts while monitoring market trends to ensure cost competitiveness. By collaborating with Engineering and other cross-functional teams such as Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, Costing, Project Management and Procurement departments internally—and manufacturers or logistics partners externally—you will drive successful project execution. Your ability to foster strong supplier relationships through regular visits and performance reviews will be crucial in supporting uninterrupted production cycles. Maintaining thorough documentation of category strategies alongside compliance reporting ensures governance standards are met. Success in this role requires you to balance technical requirements with commercial objectives while continuously seeking ways to optimise costs and improve supplier performance within a supportive team environment.

• Develop comprehensive category sourcing strategies for mechanical components throughout APAC, focusing on pipe, valves, fittings and related mechanical equipment.
• Identify, qualify, and nurture strategic suppliers to enhance business growth and supply chain resilience while maintaining an optimised supplier portfolio aligned with technical and operational needs.
• Lead commercial negotiations with key suppliers to establish pricing structures, service levels, and contractual terms that support organisational objectives and mitigate risks.
• Manage supplier agreements including framework agreements, ensuring all arrangements protect against commercial, operational, and supply risks.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, should-cost analysis, and cost competitiveness assessments to identify cost reduction opportunities in collaboration with Engineering and Operations teams.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities within mechanical category to maintain up-to-date market intelligence databases and pricing models.
• Oversee supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery responsiveness, and continuous improvement metrics by conducting qualification assessments and capability reviews.
• Support suppliers in improving manufacturing capability, lead times, quality systems, and operational excellence through regular visits and business reviews.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to facilitate supplier selection processes, product standardisation initiatives, design-for-manufacture activities, and sourcing feasibility studies.
• Maintain accurate category strategies documentation, supplier records, contract registers, KPI dashboards, and ensure compliance with procurement policies as well as ethical sourcing standards.

What you bring:

To excel as a Regional Sourcing Manager you will bring extensive experience from strategic procurement roles within industrial sectors. Your academic foundation in engineering or supply chain disciplines equips you with the technical acumen needed for this specialised field. Analytical skills allow you to conduct benchmarking exercises that inform cost reduction strategies collaboratively with engineering teams. Effective stakeholder management ensures smooth cross-functional cooperation while your communication skills foster trust among internal colleagues as well as external partners. Operating comfortably between technical details and commercial objectives reflects your adaptability; proficiency in English supports clear reporting whereas Mandarin Chinese enhances engagement with regional suppliers. Your curiosity about emerging technologies drives continuous improvement efforts within an inclusive team environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline is required for this position.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Strategic Procurement or Category Management within mechanical sectors is essential.
• Proven track record managing suppliers across Asia—particularly China—with demonstrated success in commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Experience developing long-term supply agreements or framework contracts coupled with strong analytical skills for interpreting technical drawings or specifications is important.
• Ability to conduct spend analysis or benchmarking exercises while identifying cost reduction opportunities through value engineering collaborations is expected.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills combined with effective communication abilities for engaging internal teams or external partners are necessary.
• Proficiency in English for clear verbal/written communication—including technical discussions—is mandatory; Mandarin Chinese capability is highly desirable due to significant supplier footprint within China.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out by offering a truly collaborative environment where your expertise is valued at every stage of the procurement process. Supportive leadership fosters an atmosphere of inclusivity where diverse perspectives are welcomed—ensuring everyone feels connected within a dependable network of professionals. The focus on building resilient supply chains means your contributions directly impact critical infrastructure projects across Asia; regular travel provides exposure to key manufacturing markets while nurturing strategic partnerships that underpin business growth. Ethical sourcing practices are embedded into daily operations so you can take pride in working for an organisation committed to responsible procurement standards. If you seek a workplace where knowledge sharing is encouraged—and where your input shapes industry-leading solutions—this company offers the ideal platform for career advancement.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on data centre infrastructure across APAC by joining a supportive team dedicated to excellence in procurement strategy—apply now!

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