Procurement Specialist - Guangdong
We are partnering with a rapidly expanding organisation within the Life Sciences and advanced manufacturing sector to appoint a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Guangzhou. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives in a regulated environment and enjoys taking ownership of sourcing initiatives, supplier management, cost optimisation, and category development.
This is more than a transnational purchasing role. We are seeking an individual who can challenge the status quo, uncover cost-saving opportunities, analyse supplier markets, and contribute to long-term procurement strategies.
You will play a key role in managing sourcing projects from market assessment and supplier qualification through to commercial negotiation, contract award, supplier performance management, and risk mitigation.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Execute end-to-end sourcing projects across assigned categories.
- Conduct supplier market research, spend analysis, benchmarking, and procurement planning.
- Lead RFQ supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract award recommendations.
- Perform Total Cost of Ownership assessments to support sourcing decisions.
- Identify, develop, and implement cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
Category & Supplier Management
- Support the development and execution of category strategies across multiple spend areas.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance through KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews.
- Monitor supplier risks and support contingency planning, dual-sourcing programs, and business continuity initiatives.
ERP Management
- Prepare sourcing recommendations, tender evaluations, and commercial justifications.
- Create and maintain procurement documentation, contracts, purchasing records, source lists, and supplier master data within SAP MM or equivalent ERP platforms.
- Ensure contract compliance and monitor sourcing activities against procurement governance requirements.
Job Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Supply Chain Management.
- Experience within a regulated or quality-driven industry is essential, including pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Fine Chemicals, Consumer Healthcare
- Hands-on experience managing sourcing projects from supplier identification through contract implementation.
- Practical experience using SAP or ERP platforms.
- Fluent Mandarin and English.
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