Head of Procurement (Mandarin Speaking, £60k, Electronic Manufacturing, Corby)

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Job Description

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Procurement role in an Electronic Manufacturing company based in Northamptonshire. It is the largest producer and provider of mobile presentation and display devices in the UK. The Head of Procurement will oversee and manage procurement operations in order to optimise vendor and supply chain partnerships and ensure quality goods are responsibly bought at commercially competitive prices.

Job Requirements:

Excellent analytical abilities, as well as a track record of success in evaluating data patterns.
Able to work independently on complicated projects while taking into account the demands of other stakeholders.
Proven ability to create effective multi-faceted procurement methods.
Proven track experience of working in a Far Eastern distribution chain with an annual spend of about $15 million USD, including the implementation of a solid procurement strategy.
Capable of demonstrating prior procurement gains in areas such as cost, management, innovation, and comparable instances.
A bachelor's degree in management, economics, or a related commercial degree is required, with a high preference for procurement expertise.
Ability to converse in Mandarin, either vocally or in writing.
Resilient and determined to succeed.
Excellent cross-team collaboration abilities.
Budget and goal-setting knowledge and comprehension.
Excellent listening and verbal communication abilities, with a focus on bargaining.
Pragmatic with strong problem-solving and persuasion skills.
Considered demeanour, capable of handling challenging topics professionally and politely.
Expertise with Microsoft office suites.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

Create an all-encompassing buying policy.
Create a strong supplier framework model that incorporates good corporate governance
Continuously search markets for new sources.
Develop deep, commercially sound connections with both new and existing suppliers.
Administer procurement to obtain the lowest overall cost of acquisition, which includes, but is not limited to, purchase pricing, logistics, quality, trade ease, and so on.
Maintain regular communication with vendors to stay current on changes that may impact the business planning horizon.
Work with the Supply Chain team to create and implement a complete supply chain strategy that maximises stock turn.
Collaborate with the Product Development Team to aid in the development of new products and services in collaboration with the supplier base.
Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure cost and purchasing conditions are visible and transparent.

Referrals

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About Us

Mandarin Recruitment is a service that helps UK and China businesses & organisations find and source high-quality Mandarin-speaking professionals. We have unparalleled and exclusive channels to the Chinese speaking market, allowing us to be the leading organisation for specialist Mandarin recruitment.