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Fairphone is more than just a company - we are a social enterprise on a mission to change the electronics industry from the inside out. Built on strong social and environmental values, we are a diverse and inclusive team from all walks of life creating market consumer electronics that make a real impact. At Fairphone, you will find a supportive and safe space where everyone can be themselves, collaborate openly, and have the freedom to learn and grow - because that’s how we innovate and drive change together!  So… are you a proactive, self-motivated team player who loves taking initiative and bringing positive energy? Do you thrive in a fast-moving start-up or scale-up environment? Are you a great communicator who values collaboration and embraces different perspectives? And most importantly, do you feel a strong connection to Fairphone’s mission and values? If you're nodding along and thinking, “Yes, that’s me!”, then check out our vacancy below!  Please know that we acknowledge that we are living in a time where the use of AI can bring many efficiencies and support. However, we want to know the real YOU. Please try to limit the use of AI tools to generate answers to the application; we value authenticity and encourage you to use your creativity!  Location: Taipei, Hong Kong or Shanghai Hours: 40 hours per week Start: ASAP Deadline to apply: We review applications on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible. The Sourcing Manager will play a critical role in delivering Fairphone’s growth ambitions and success in the market. In this role, you will be responsible for strategically shaping Fairphone’s supplier landscape (ODM and component manufacturers), defining a mid-long term roadmap, selecting the right partners for all / selected categories, managing them through the product lifecycle, and orchestrating the interactions between Fairphone and its partners. You will be at the center of the product creation, launch and in-life performance, and therefore directly impacting the customer experience, competitiveness and sales performance, and financial / margin performance for Fairphone.  You will be expected to understand strategically the market, anticipate key trends, assess multiple potential partners, engage with internal teams to select the right partner, negotiate key deals/pricing, and deliver the product roadmap with the partner. In this role, you will act as the ‘Supplier Key Account Manager’ and organize reviews as per business needs to all levels of the organisations, incl. C-level. In times of supply chain disruptions and memory shortages, you will assess risks and propose mitigating actions to secure Fairphone's best availability and competitive positioning in the market.  You will also support other teams in handling the day-to-day operational activities with the partner, for example in crisis management, escalations, or fast turnaround situations. It will also be critical to ensure that the partners are acting ethically and responsibly along Fairphone values, and therefore engage actively with the partners and internal teams to secure compliance to Fairphone world-class procurement practices. Key Responsibilities Strategic sourcing: Category strategies (mid-long term), dual sourcing, in-depth market analysis, SWOT analysis of suppliers, supplier selection criteria and selection process (RFI - RFQ - RFP). Negotiations and Pricing: lead negotiations through the product lifecycle, establish quarterly pricing reviews, track evolution against P&L / BOM targets, value engineering. Negotiated key deals with component manufacturers (e.g. memory, chipset) to secure supply in times of crisis. Relationship Management: manage supplier relationships together with Supply Chain (at all levels), set up / manage governance / escalations, support in regular QBRs, ensure effective collaboration and knowledge sharing across internal and external teams. Contract Management: Act as the owner of