1. Strategy Development & Team Leadership
- Formulate and execute a multi-year, integrated procurement strategy for China that supports local business objectives while adhering to global/regional procurement policies.
- Oversee all indirect procurement categories in China, consolidate spend, and lead category management initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the local procurement team, fostering a high-performance
culture centered on business partnership, compliance, and value creation.
- Serve as the primary strategic procurement business partner for the China General Manager and all functional heads (e.g., Business Development, Commercial, Finance, HR).
2. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- Lead strategic sourcing projects, including complex tenders and comprehensive bid evaluations.
- Develop and implement category strategies for key indirect spend areas to drive demand consolidation and standardization.
- Proactively identify and execute opportunities for cost optimization, quality enhancement, and supply chain risk mitigation.
3. Supplier Relationship Management & Negotiation
- Cultivate and maintain strategic supplier relationships to build a reliable and high performing supply base.
- Lead negotiations on commercial terms, contracts, and service-level agreements (SLAs) to secure maximum value and protect the company's interests.
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct regular reviews, and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
4. Procurement Operations & Process Improvement
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Identify and implement improvements to procurement systems and processes, including P2P (Procure-to-Pay).
- Lead or support the implementation of procurement-related systems in China and drive associated change management efforts.
5. Risk Management & Compliance
- Systematically identify, assess, and mitigate procurement-related risks (financial, operational, compliance, and reputational).
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable laws, ethical standards, and corporate policies.
6. Internal Collaboration & Value Contribution
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
- Actively pursue value-added opportunities beyond cost savings to provide proactive support to business units.
- Provide expert input on procurement-related expenditures during the annual budgeting process.
7. Continuous Improvement & Market Intelligence
- Stay updated on new products, suppliers, and advanced procurement methodologies.
- Monitor market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes, translating insights into actionable recommendations for procurement strategy.
