Strategic Procurement Manager – China (Full time/ Consultant) (ID 1397 A)

• Drive strategic sourcing and procurement activities across the China market.
  
• Manage and strengthen relationships with China-based suppliers and trading partners.
  
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suitable suppliers for the company's technology and component requirements.
  
• Develop and maintain a strong supplier network across the Chinese technology and manufacturing ecosystem.
  
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing, quality, and commercial terms.
  
• Work closely with existing trading partners and suppliers to strengthen supply-chain capabilities.
  
• Support the company's expansion of procurement and supply-chain operations in China.
  
• Build and manage the procurement/supply-chain function as the company's China operations grow.
  
• Explore sourcing opportunities in areas such as electronics, robotics, automation, semiconductors, and automotive components.
  
• Support access to the broader Chinese technology and manufacturing market, particularly around the Shanghai region.
  

Requirements

• Strong experience in strategic sourcing and procurement in China.
  
• Proven experience managing China-based suppliers and trading partners.
  
• Strong supplier network within the Chinese technology/manufacturing ecosystem.
  
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
  
• Experience in one or more of the following sectors is preferred:
  • Electronics
    
  • Robotics
    
  • Automation
    
  • Semiconductors
    
  • Automotive components
    
• Ability to build and manage a procurement/supply-chain function.
  
• Strong understanding of China’s supplier and manufacturing ecosystem.
  
• Ability to work closely with trading partners and suppliers to support business expansion.
  
• Senior-level procurement/supply-chain experience with strong ownership and execution capabilities.