Procurement Manager - Mandarin Speaker
- Lead end-to-end sourcing of IoT hardware, including GPS trackers, dashcams, sensors, and telematics devices from stakeholder requirement gathering to supplier selection.
- Source and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, lead time, and business requirements.
- Negotiate pricing, MOQ, payment terms, warranty, and commercial agreements with local and overseas vendors.
- Collaborate with the Purchasing team to issue Purchase Orders and support demand planning.
- Monitor supplier performance, product quality, and delivery while coordinating import and logistics activities when required.
- Build and maintain long-term strategic partnerships with vendors to ensure business continuity and cost efficiency.
- Conduct regular pricing reviews and supplier evaluations to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve supplier and product-related issues.
- Drive procurement performance through continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and sourcing cycle time.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Purchasing.
- Experience sourcing electronic, electrical, or other technical products.
- Experience with IoT hardware is highly preferred.
- Experience working in companies that manufacture or distribute technical products (non-retail/FMCG) is a strong advantage.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills, particularly with overseas suppliers.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, supply chain operations, and import logistics.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage.