Senior Procurement Specialist - West Columbia, United States - Times Group

Description

Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

With a diversified portfolio of leading sports and over 500 stores globally, inspiring, and empowering active lifestyles is at the core of what we do.

Our portfolio in Asia features both home-grown concepts as well as international powerhouse brands such as RSH, Sun, Sands & Sports, Nike, Columbia, Vans and more.

By providing authentic, high-quality sports gear, we inspire and empower our community to live healthy and active lifestyles.
In light of our tremendous growth, we are on the lookout for vibrant, innovative, and open-minded individuals to join our rapidly growing team Become a part of our diverse and driven workforce, where you can cultivate your creativity and contribute to pioneering initiatives in an inclusive, equal opportunity setting
Reporting to the

Manager - Regional Category

Procurement,


you will be responsible for:

Sourcing and Vendor Selection:
Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers to support business within the region.
Initiate and manage the tender process for procurement activities.
Evaluate and analyze proposals from potential partners to determine the most suitable for our company's needs.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in procurement and logistics.

Negotiation and Contract Management:
Negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements with stakeholders.
Collaborate with respective stakeholders to draft and review contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
Ability to challenge Term & Conditions in the contract.

Stakeholder Collaboration:
Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements.
Present recommendations to management, providing insights and justifications for partner selections.

Performance Monitoring:
Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), contractual obligations and service level agreements.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of partners against agreed-upon metrics, taking corrective actions when necessary.

Others:
Undertake any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
In order to succeed in the role, you should ideally have:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
At least 5 years working experience in procurement or supply chain management in a centralized procurement environment.
Professional Procurement expertise, experience in Indirect Spend Category (Logistics, Administrative, Services and etc.) and multi-national/ cross-countries experiences.
Strong negotiation and end-to-end contract management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to communicate with people from all levels in an organization.
Established skills in time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization of work.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and trouble-shooting skills.
To ensure effective support for other country, proficiency in both Cantonese and Mandarin is necessary for communication.
Company information

Registration No.
239615-H

Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
What's your expected monthly basic salary?
How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
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