Procurement Manager(J104921)

Summary of Key Responsibilities ◆ Lead Procurement Governance & Compliance by establishing and maintaining procurement policies, controls, and processes that ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and appropriate management of company funds. ◆ Manage Contract & Supplier Lifecycle Activities including contract administration, supplier onboarding, performance management, risk assessment, and ongoing compliance monitoring to ensure business and contractual obligations are met. ◆ Partner Cross-Functionally with Channel Development, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to support business initiatives, mitigate risk, and drive effective procurement practices. ◆ Drive Operational Excellence through the development of scalable procurement processes, reporting tools, supplier performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. ◆ Provide Strategic Procurement Leadership by identifying opportunities to improve supplier performance, strengthen governance, reduce risk, and support sustainable business growth. Basic Qualifications ◆ Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Law, or related field. ◆ 8+ years of experience in both direct and indirect sourcing, contract management, supply chain process and compliance setup, supplier management. ◆ Experience in managing supplier relationships, contracts, or third-party service providers. ◆ Experience of working cross-functionally in a complex and fast-paced business environment. ◆ Experience of supporting compliance, governance, risk management, or operational controls.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ◆ Strong knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing processes, contracting practices, and supplier lifecycle management. ◆ Ability to evaluate contractual, operational, financial, and compliance risks and develop mitigation plans. ◆ Strong negotiation and influencing skills. ◆ Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. ◆ Ability to analyze procurement data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations. ◆ Experience developing procurement policies, standards, and process documentation. ◆ Knowledge of procurement and ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Ariba, Coupa, or comparable systems. ◆ Strong written and verbal communication skills. ◆ Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization. ◆ Demonstrated strong capability to drive cost and operational process improvements. ◆ Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and evolving business environment. Preferred Qualifications ◆ Experience supporting consumer products, retail, food and beverage, or manufacture organization. ◆ Experience working within multinational organizations and matrixed environments. ◆ Familiarity with procurement, contracting, and regulatory requirements in China. ◆ Professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, PMP, or equivalent. ◆ Working experience in multinational food-processing or other manufacturing companies will be a plus.