About This Role
Procuring steel from China and Asia is the core of this role, leading strategic sourcing initiatives for an AI-powered digital commodities marketplace. The position suits an experienced Procurement Manager with deep expertise in international steel trading and strong supplier networks throughout Asia.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for steel products across China and Asia
- Identify and qualify new suppliers, mills, and trading partners
- Build and maintain a diversified, competitive supplier network
- Align procurement decisions with business objectives and market conditions
- Monitor steel market trends, pricing, demand, and production capacity
- Analyze supplier quotations, cost structures, and commercial conditions
- Develop pricing benchmarks to support negotiations and purchasing decisions
- Provide market insights and procurement recommendations to leadership
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, delivery schedules, and commercial contracts
- Optimize procurement costs while maintaining quality and reliability
- Protect the company's commercial interests during all supplier negotiations
- Build long-term partnerships with steel mills, manufacturers, and trading companies
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and manage strategic relationships
- Resolve commercial, production, quality, and delivery issues as needed
- Identify and mitigate sourcing, commercial, operational, and supply-chain risks
- Develop alternative sourcing strategies and supplier diversification plans
- Drive continuous cost savings and procurement efficiencies
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in steel procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or trading
- 3+ years in a Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing Manager, or similar leadership role
- Proven experience sourcing steel products from China and Asian markets
- Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, payment terms, and supplier agreements
- Strong understanding of international steel markets and supply chains
- Mandarin Chinese (Required)
- Professional English Proficiency (Required)
Nice to have:
- Experience working for or alongside international steel trading organizations such as Manuchar, Steelforce, Samsung C&T, Duferco, ITG, AVIC, Steel Resources, or similar global steel trading companies
Benefits
- Join an innovative organization at the intersection of technology, global trade, and commodities procurement, helping transform how steel is sourced and traded worldwide