Job Purpose

As a Supply Chain Solutions Specialist for IP Services dedicated to the Asia Pacific region, you will build and manage customized supply chain solutions specifically tailored to APAC market requirements, cultural nuances, and regulatory frameworks. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a robust network of IP service providers across key APAC markets including China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan etc.

About Protect 

We help Protect our customers'  ideas and innovations

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the dedicated IP Supply Chain Solutions Specialist for all Asia Pacific agents, initiatives and projects
• Ongoing development of APAC IP landscape, including local regulations, cultural considerations and market requirements
• Support rate negotiations, considering local market conditions and currency fluctuations
• Build and manage relationships with IP service providers across key APAC markets (Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore
• Build region-specific commercial profiles of IP partners and agents
• Support and lead local strategic initiatives
• Support APAC time zone operations and provide coverage during regional business hours
• Collaborate with local RWS offices across APAC to ensure seamless service delivery
• Analyse current and future IP needs specific to APAC clients and vendors and build customised supply chain solutions
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and cultural requirements across different APAC jurisdictions
• Provide training and guidance to team members on APAC-specific processes and requirements
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities unique to the APAC market

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, vendor management or project management, with specific exposure to Asia Pacific markets
• Strong understanding of the APAC region, business culture, practices and regulatory environments
• Experience with Intellectual Property industry preferred
• Fluency in English is required
• Ability to work across multiple time zones and manage relationships
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office with strong analytical skills and the ability to draw insights from large data sets 
• Ability to stay organized and prioritise while engaged on multiple projects at once.
• Ability to work with data, analyse it and draw relevant conclusions / provide recommendations and reports.
• Self-starter with a proactive communication skillset
• Able to work flexible hours to accommodate other time zones (UK & US) as necessary
• Experience working in geographically distributed teams

Life at RWS

Life at RWS - If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about growing the value of ideas, data and content by making sure organizations are understood, then you'll love life at RWS. 

Our purpose is to unlock global understanding. This means our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. 

In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner, putting clients fist and winning together, to pioneer, innovating fearlessly and leading with vision and courage, to progress, aiming high and growing through actions and to deliver, owning the outcome and building trust with our colleagues and clients.

RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. RWS will not tolerate discrimination based on any of these characteristics. 

RWS Values 

Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as RWS.

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