What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist (Shanghai) position at Groz-Beckert?
Are you looking for a challenging and exciting career in the textile industry? Groz-Beckert is the place for you! As a leading provider of industrial machine needles, precision parts, fine tools, and systems and services for the production and joining of textile surfaces, we combine passion, creativity, and expertise to drive innovation and excellence in our industry.
With around 9,500 colleagues worldwide, you will join a strong community of professionals who share your enthusiasm and drive for success. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can learn from industry experts and work on exciting projects that impact the future of textiles.
Don't miss your chance to become a part of our team, join us and let yourself be infected by the fascination of Groz-Beckert!
Job Objective
The incumbent will require to lead and optimize procurement operations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This role will be instrumental in driving cost efficiency, fostering supplier relationships, and ensuring the strategic alignment of procurement processes with organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full procurement cycle, including sourcing, supplier selection, purchase order creation, and contract negotiation
- Act as the go to primary interface between suppliers and commodity managers of production plants.
- Analyze procurement potentials to drive cost-saving and efficiency initiatives.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers to expand the existing supplier network.
- Manage the “request for quotes” (RFQ) process to ensure competitive pricing.
- Create detailed price comparisons and benchmarks
- Facilitate the onboarding process for new suppliers, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers, fostering continuous improvement.
- Negotiate delivery terms and conditions to achieve optimal agreements.
- Ensure compliance with all procurement-related local regulations and standards.
- Conduct supplier audits to verify adherence to specified regulations and quality standards.
- Perform quality checks to maintain high standards in goods and services.
- Address and resolve supplier-related complaints effectively and promptly.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of related industry experience or ideally in procurement within a globally operating Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain organizationwill be advantageous.
- Proven hands-on experience in procurement, with a strong understanding of sourcing and purchasing processes.
- Experience in negotiation and targeted communication skills
- Candidates with prior experience in ERP software, particularly SAP is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications with a strong IT proficiency.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented.
- Takes initiative in problem-solving and driving process improvements
- Proficiency in Business English and Mandarin is required to effectively communicate with clients in a Chinese-speaking regions and travel to these areas.
- Able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial thinking and strong decision-making
- Strong analytical skills with strategic mindset.
If you are interested, please send your updated resume via our career portal jobs.groz-beckert.com and indicate your reason of leaving, current salary and salary expectations.