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Category Manager 品类采购经理

The Senior Category Manager – LCD/OLED Purchasing is a strategic expert role responsible for driving sourcing excellence, cost transparency, and supplier leadership within the LCD/OLED ecosystem, with a strong focus on the Chinese market.

Based in China, the role combines deep market and technology expertise with hands-on supplier management to secure competitive advantages in acquisitions, negotiations, and long-term partnerships.

Acting as the key interface between global stakeholders and local suppliers, the position plays a critical role in shaping category strategy and strengthening the company’s position in the global LCD/OLED market.

1. Market Intelligence & Strategy

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive, forward-looking understanding of the LCD/OLED market landscape
  • Monitor and analyze competitor activities, technological trends, and regional dynamics
  • Provide actionable insights on supplier strategies, capabilities, and positioning toward OEMs and Tier 1s
  • Identify emerging risks and opportunities related to LCD/OLED technologies and supply chains
  • Contribute to category strategy development and long-term sourcing roadmaps

2. Cost Analysis & Commercial Excellence

  • Build deep transparency into LCD/OLED cost structures, including materials, processes, and capital expenditure drivers
  • Support acquisition and quotation phases with accurate, data-driven cost models
  • Identify and drive cost optimization opportunities across the product lifecycle
  • Enable proactive and competitive pricing strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders
  • Strengthen negotiation positions through detailed understanding of supplier pricing models, NREs, and commercial levers

3. Supplier Management & Sourcing

  • Lead sourcing activities for LCD/OLED components and related technologies
  • Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships, particularly within China
  • Conduct negotiations with key suppliers to achieve optimal commercial and contractual outcomes
  • Identify and qualify new suppliers across the LCD/OLED ecosystem (including sub-materials and equipment providers)
  • Drive supplier performance improvements in cost, quality, and delivery

4. Network & Local Execution

  • Leverage an established industry network within the Chinese LCD/OLED ecosystem
  • Act as a key interface between global teams and local suppliers
  • Utilize cultural and language fluency to build trust and enhance collaboration with Chinese partners
  • Provide on-the-ground support for critical negotiations, escalations, and business development activities

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
  • Extensive experience in purchasing, category management, or sourcing within the LCD/OLED or display industry
  • Strong understanding of LCD/OLED technologies, manufacturing processes, and supply chains
  • Proven track record in cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and strategic sourcing
  • Established network within the Chinese LCD/OLED industry is highly preferred
  • Native or fluent Chinese speaker with strong English communication skills

Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking with strong analytical capabilities
  • Deep commercial acumen and negotiation expertise
  • Ability to translate complex market data into actionable strategies
  • Strong stakeholder management across global and cross-functional teams
  • High level of autonomy, initiative, and execution drive

Reporting Line

This role reports into the global purchasing organization and works closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, and program management.

Location : Wuhu or Shanghai

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