Assistant Procurement Manager

Role Summary
As an Assistant Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for both Direct/Indirect Procurement Spending. Developing, executing, and managing end-to-end category strategies to optimize spend, drive cost savings, and secure supplier value. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will operate as a high-impact individual contributor—leading strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating key contracts, and managing cross-functional stakeholder and supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Material Spend Management: Own and manage all Direct Material spend, determining optimal supplier allocation and sourcing strategies to achieve cost-efficiency, risk mitigation, and continuous innovation.
Strategic Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead end-to-end RFP/RFI/RFQ processes. Plan and execute complex negotiations with key suppliers regarding pricing, commercial terms, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and contractual guarantees.
Structural Cost Savings: Proactively identify, lead, and deliver structural cost-saving initiatives across all spend categories by partnering with internal department leaders to align procurement strategies with business objectives and operational needs.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Conduct regular supplier audits, performance evaluations (KPI tracking), and drive continuous supplier improvement programs.
Spend Analysis: Prepare regular procurement performance reports, including market analysis, benchmarking, and spend analysis etc.
Risk & Contract Governance: Collaborate with legal, compliance, and risk teams to draft, review, and finalize vendor contracts while managing supply chain continuity and compliance risks.
Indirect Procurement Oversight: Managing key indirect categories (e.g., equipment, maintenance/MRO, office supplies, professional services, IT/facility services), ensure cost efficiency across CAPEX/OPEX
Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict adherence to company procurement policies, the global procurement manual, and the local Authority Matrix across all factory purchasing activities.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor in Business Administrative / Supply Chain / Material science / Chemistry, or other relevant fields
5 - 10 years experience in Procurement fields
Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
Open minded, Passionate and proactively on driving valuable changes
Experience in Chemical Industry is preferred
Fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Tools: SAP, Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerBI)

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No