Sourcing Manager, APAC

Job Description: Sourcing Manager – APAC Location: Philippines – Remote Employment Type: Full-time Reporting to: Executive Search Leadership Team Working Hours: Australian business hours, with flexibility to support APAC markets Position Overview The Sourcing Manager – APAC will lead talent identification, market mapping, and candidate engagement activities across the Asia-Pacific region for an Australian executive search firm. This role is responsible for developing high-quality candidate pipelines for senior, specialist, and executive-level appointments across multiple industries and functions. The successful candidate will combine hands-on research and sourcing expertise with team leadership, stakeholder management, and strong commercial awareness. Working closely with executive search consultants and client-facing leaders, the Sourcing Manager will translate search strategies into targeted research plans, oversee delivery standards, and ensure that every assignment is supported by accurate market intelligence and a well-qualified candidate pipeline. Key Responsibilities Search Strategy and Execution Partner with executive search consultants to understand each client's business, organisational structure, industry, culture, and leadership requirements. Translate position briefs into structured sourcing strategies, search parameters, target-company lists, and candidate profiles. Lead sourcing activities for executive, leadership, specialist, and hard-to-fill appointments across APAC. Conduct comprehensive market mapping across relevant industries, functions, geographies, and competitor organisations. Identify both active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, internal databases, professional networks, referrals, industry associations, and other research channels. Build and maintain longlists of qualified candidates aligned with the agreed search criteria. Approach prospective candidates professionally and communicate the opportunity in a compelling, confidential, and accurate manner. Conduct initial candidate screening to assess career history, leadership scope, technical or functional alignment, motivation, location, availability, and remuneration expectations. Prepare clear candidate summaries and market intelligence for consultant and client review. Maintain candidate engagement throughout the search process and support the delivery of a positive candidate experience. Team Leadership and Quality Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of sourcing specialists, researchers, or recruitment support professionals. Allocate searches and research activities based on priority, complexity, capacity, and team capability. Set clear expectations regarding sourcing quality, candidate relevance, turnaround times, database accuracy, and communication. Review market maps, candidate lists, outreach messages, screening notes, and candidate summaries before submission. Monitor team performance and provide…