Country Proc Manager - China Commercial

Major Accountabilities

• Deliver Procurement Strategy Execution: Implement country/cluster procurement strategies aligned with global priorities and business goals.
• Drive Cost Efficiency & Productivity: Own and deliver cost savings, productivity improvements, and payment term enhancements within the scope.
• Ensure Procurement Compliance: Maintain high standards of PO compliance, contract compliance, and adherence to procurement processes and systems.
• Lead End-to-End Procurement Operations: Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution, policy adherence, and integration with capability centers.
• Manage Stakeholder Relationships:Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders, act as a trusted advisor, and align procurement initiatives to business needs.
• Enable Strategic Supplier Management:Develop and manage key supplier relationships to drive value, innovation, and cost-effectiveness.
• Execute Supplier Strategy Locally:Implement global/regional supplier strategies, including contract execution, supplier onboarding, and tail spend management.
• Drive Communication & Collaboration:Ensure effective communication across procurement functions (operations, category teams, compliance) and promote alignment.

Minimum Requirements

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Mandarin (spoken) is required to support regional/global stakeholder and supplier interactions.
• Procurement Experience:3–5 years of experience in procurement or category management within a multinational or complex organization.
• Category Expertise (Commercial Preferred):Strong experience in procurement/category management, with preference for exposure to commercial categories.
• Cost Optimization & Sourcing Delivery: Proven track record of delivering cost optimization, sourcing execution, and measurable savings.
• Supplier Negotiation & Management Skills: Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contracting, and ongoing supplier relationship management.
• Stakeholder Management & Influence: Ability to effectively engage and influence senior stakeholders across functions.
• Change Management Capability: Experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives and managing change in dynamic environments.

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