Procurement Project Manager (English & Mandarin Speaking)

A procurement project manager is responsible for overseeing the entire procurement process within a specific project, ensuring that all necessary goods and services are sourced, procured, and delivered on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards by managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and closely monitoring project procurement activities to mitigate risks and optimize costs. This talent must have related experience to procurement / accounts payable and invoicing background.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Procurement Planning:

Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the project scope, timeline, and budget, including identifying required goods and services, defining procurement activities, and establishing vendor selection criteria. 

Supplier Identification and Evaluation:

Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, assess their capabilities and track record, and evaluate their compliance with quality standards and project requirements. 

Contract Negotiation:

Lead contract negotiations with vendors, ensuring favorable terms regarding price, delivery schedules, payment conditions, warranty, and risk mitigation strategies. 

Vendor Management:

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, monitor their performance against contractual obligations, address any issues promptly, and manage supplier risk. 

Purchase Order Management:

Create and issue purchase orders to vendors, ensuring accurate specifications, quantities, and delivery deadlines. 

Cost Control:

Track and analyze procurement costs throughout the project lifecycle, identify potential cost overruns, and implement cost-saving measures. 

Quality Assurance:

Implement quality control procedures to ensure procured goods and services meet project quality standards and specifications. 

Risk Management:

Identify and mitigate potential procurement risks such as supplier delays, price fluctuations, and quality issues, developing contingency plans as needed. 

Stakeholder Communication:

Maintain open communication with project stakeholders, including project managers, engineers, and end-users, regarding procurement status, potential challenges, and decision-making processes. 

Reporting and Analysis:

Generate regular procurement reports detailing project progress, cost breakdowns, and supplier performance metrics to inform decision-making. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma
• Minimum 2 years' of people management experience as a Manager in procurement or e-commerce service handling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• Has the ability to deliver feedback and coaching to team members basis the collected data from Quality monitoring and reporting development plan to stakeholders in an actionable format
• Must be able to spot trends and tendencies with data, and drives team to look for insights
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Must be able to collaborate with the client on pressing concerns and partner with internal stakeholders on action plan execution
• Significant experience in a complex fast paced environment
• Passion for ensuring an excellent user experience
• Able to work independent under minimal supervision
  
• Having high cultural awareness of political and social situations is a plus
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred