Sourcing Manager

Yandex is expanding its procurement operations and seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to enhance supplier networks, optimize procurement processes, and support product development. In this role, you will identify and onboard new suppliers, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and oversee product development cycles.

Sourcing new suppliers
You will identify and onboard top-tier suppliers by attending trade fairs and conducting online research, introducing Yandex’s market opportunities to potential suppliers, collecting and analyzing supplier information, and collaborating with the Product Leader to select suitable suppliers and models

Managing supplier performance & compliance
You will ensure supplier quality and efficiency by acting as the main contact for assigned suppliers, monitoring supplier operations and proactively addressing business changes, ensuring compliance with supplier policies, contracts, and payment terms, negotiating annual cost reductions and improving payment conditions, overseeing order fulfillment and ensuring on-time delivery, and handling claims, financial reconciliation, and performance reviews

Product development
You will support new product launches by analyzing market trends and product demand, developing new products and packaging solutions, and coordinating internal teams

Supplier base optimization
You will refine Yandex’s supplier strategy by categorizing suppliers based on performance and strategic value and consolidating orders with key strategic suppliers for better efficiency

Team management
You will lead and support the sourcing team by setting KPIs and performance metrics, providing mentorship and development opportunities, and ensuring the team delivers key sourcing objectives

• Have a strong supplier network in relevant product categories
• Know how to source new suppliers via multiple channels
• Understand export trading, payment terms, and Incoterms
• Have experience in product cost analysis and key pricing factors
• Possess excellent communication skills for internal and external negotiations
• Have project management and negotiation skills
• Are proficient in multitasking and setting priorities
• Are fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Have advanced proficiency in Excel (formulas, filters, pivot tables)

• Have experience with Power BI and SQL
• Know how to source raw materials and accessories
• Have conducted factory audits
• Are flexible with working hours and travel requirements

• Health insurance
• Corporate discounts
• Meal allowance