Responsibilities:
* Lead the procurement process for all areas of Geely Auto In the local market, with focus on Marketing, Trade Marketing & Logistics categories.
* This role is responsible for the timely and cost-effective sourcing of indirect goods and services.
* Collaborate closely with internal departments, including Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Finance, to understand purchasing needs and ensure alignment with business strategies.
* Identify and evaluate potential suppliers in key areas such as transportation, storage, promotion, advertising, and events, considering criteria such as quality, reliability, cost, and compliance capacity.
* Negotiate contracts with selected suppliers, ensuring favorable conditions in terms of prices, delivery times, quality, and service.
* Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers, monitoring their performance and resolving any issues or disputes that may arise during contract execution.
* Develop and implement strategies to optimize costs and improve efficiency in the supply chain and marketing activities, in coordination with internal and external teams.
* Conduct market analysis and monitor relevant trends in the automotive industry to identify improvement opportunities and maintain competitiveness.
* Participate in Tender processes and proposal evaluation, ensuring that requirements for quality, price, and time are met in all purchasing areas.
* Develop policies and procedures for purchasing processes, including strategies such as single source and supplier recommendation, ensuring transparency and efficiency in procurement operations.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all purchasing transactions and contracts, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and legal regulations.
Background:
* At least 5 years' experience in Procurement, where of 3 years of marketing categories.
* BS in Marketing, Administration or similar.
* Experience in the automotive sector is a big plus. Mass consume sector is a plus.
* Negotiation of marketing needs is a must.
* Strong analytical and good communication skills.
* Effective oral and written English communication skills – Additional languages (Chinese) are a big plus.
* Office apps.