Procurement Manager

About This Role

Procurement Manager is responsible for market research, supplier and contract management, and developing procurement strategies for Greater China. This role involves extensive negotiation and ensuring business continuity through effective supplier monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Carry out market research of procurement markets and follow supply chain trends in China and Asia Pacific
• Develop commodity strategies based on global procurement strategy
• Develop regional procurement strategies based on the global production concept and regionally available goods and services
• Monitor market and price development worldwide
• Identify suitable suppliers and invite them to tender
• Review suppliers’ capability while aiming for long-term cooperation
• Establish procurement alternatives and open competitive situations
• Evaluate and select suppliers
• Pre-audit suppliers and negotiate contracts and delivery terms for local purposes
• Carry out contract form and price negotiation
• Conclude development contracts and co-operation agreements
• Conclude supply contracts
• Conduct procurement and price negotiations
• Conclude procurement and service agreements for investments
• Conduct contract management with series suppliers
• Procure production material for the relevant location
• Procure components for trial, prototype, and pre-production series and follow up
• Ensure initial sample qualification
• Monitor suppliers and identify risks for business continuity
• Procure non-production material
• Handle tasks analogous to production material
• Negotiate and sign agreements for non-production material and service vendors
• Align technical and commercial requirements regarding non-production material
• Sales and disposal of used commodities (scrap and machines)
• Negotiate leasing contracts of all sorts (storage, offices, IT, company cars, etc.)
• Negotiate all utilities (electricity, water, and gas)
• Clarify open issues between supplier and development, quality management, and purchasing in Germany, US, and APAC
• Work in projects and within a team
• Organize regular meetings and follow up on different topics
• Write reports in English and carry out business communication in English
• Any other assignment from time-to-time
• Act as Deputy for Senior Manager Procurement
• Represent the purchasing department in case of absence of the senior manager

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma holder in commerce or similar, or possess equivalent qualifications
• At least 8 years relevant working experience of indirect material or service procurement
• Good command of both spoken and written English
• Proficient in office software
• Good knowledge of purchasing process, standard contract, and trade terms
• Good understanding of ISO 9001 standards
• General ability to manage staff
• Team player, able to cope with pressure
• Knowledge of RRPS products spectrum and work processes
• Willing to travel within China, Asia, and overseas (~40%)

Important Details

• Contract: Permanent

Application Process

• Candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.