Director, Strategic Sourcing

Ren Global Inc. APAC Director of Supplier Engagement APAC Director of Supplier Engagement (Located in China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan) Company Overview Ren Energy is the first enterprise renewable energy procurement platform that enables leading companies to plan and procure global renewables for their value chains in the most complex markets, including APAC. Summary Ren Energy is seeking an individual with seven or more years of experience leading engagement with manufacturing groups in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. This individual will be responsible for building relationships with the manufacturing partners of Ren Energy’s customers, helping move those partners toward renewable energy procurement. Initial responsibilities include regular calls and outreach to priority factories and supplier partners, organizing and leading supplier workshops, and occasionally visiting suppliers and factories. The role will also involve generating written materials in English and native languages, and may evolve to oversee and manage a team of supplier engagement specialists across key APAC countries. What You’ll Do Engage directly with manufacturers across the APAC region via phone, email, and in‑person meetings. Create and execute strategies for moving key suppliers and factories toward renewable energy procurement. Organize and lead in‑person and virtual workshops for suppliers. Collaborate with the Ren Energy team on supplier engagement best practices. Regularly report on progress and challenges to the Ren team and customers. Generate educational materials supporting renewable energy procurement. Grow and manage a team of supplier engagement experts across APAC (in time). What You Need At least seven (7) years of experience building relationships with manufacturers and suppliers in the APAC region. Located in China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan. Proven experience generating and executing supplier engagement strategies. Ability to produce presentation‑ready educational materials and present verbally in both English and Mandarin. Comfort communicating with individuals at all levels of an organization. Baseline knowledge of the energy industry and renewable energy procurement methods, ideally in China. A reliable computer and stable internet access. Willingness to regularly connect with the Ren Energy team in Portland, Oregon, USA (Pacific Time Zone) and with Ren Energy’s customers. Fluency in English and Mandarin. What Would Set You Apart Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, supply chain, international law, or related field. History of organizing and leading workshops for suppliers and manufacturers in APAC countries. Experience working with suppliers in the apparel/footwear or semiconductor industries. Previous experience building and leading remote teams across APAC. Prior experience engaging with government officials, local law firms, and energy experts in APAC. Active network across APAC with experience engaging suppliers or transacting on renewable energy. Experience within a corporate sustainability team. Ability to speak, read and write in languages beyond English and Mandarin. Our Commitment to DEI We celebrate and embrace the rich tapestry of our employees’ identities. We value and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make each employee uniquely remarkable. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion goes beyond mere words. It permeates every aspect of our organization, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, professional development, promotions, social programs, and sustainability practices. We believe that a gender‑and‑diversity equitable work environment fosters innovation, collaboration, and overall well‑being. #J-18808-Ljbffr