Procurement Assistant Manager (Mandarin Speaker)

Responsibility :

• Identify and select reliable suppliers for raw materials, packaging, transporter , commercial things and indirect goods through thorough market research, supplier evaluations, and alignment with company standards.

• Make planning for developing and implementing procurement strategies.

• Maintain Service Level as a KPI to ensure procurement meets operational needs.

• Manage an efficient flow of goods to ensure optimum production

• Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications

• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

• Collaborate with related function to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.

• Control budget spend and create long-term saving on procurement costs.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree or Postgraduate Degree preferred in any field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the FMCG industry

• Fluent in Mandarin (both spoken and written) is required to effectively communicate with suppliers and partners in China or other Mandarin-speaking regions

• Proven experience in a managerial or assistant managerial role in Procurement/Purchasing or a related function.

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing effective procurement strategies.

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; able to make data-driven decisions.

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• High level of integrity, cost-consciousness, and results-oriented mindset.