Senior Purchasing Manager

• Develop and implement group-wide procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and cost optimization targets. 
• Lead sourcing initiatives for key materials, components, and services across regions. 
• Drive supplier consolidation, localization, and risk diversification strategies. 
• Monitor global market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform purchasing decisions. 

• Establish and maintain a robust vendor management framework, including selection, evaluation, and performance monitoring. 
• Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure continuity, pricing, quality, and innovation. 
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and commercial terms at the corporate level. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements. 

• Continuously monitor raw material market trends and industry dynamics to adjust procurement strategies proactively.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier consolidation, volume bundling, renegotiation, and other levers to achieve savings targets.
• Analyze procurement data to identify savings opportunities and operational improvements. 

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, and sales teams to align procurement with production and business needs. 
• Provide high-level oversight and guidance to factory purchasing teams in JST and PST, ensuring alignment with corporate standards. 
• Support new product development initiatives through early supplier involvement. 

• Standardize procurement processes and policies across regions. 
• Enhance procurement systems and tools (e.g., SAP) to improve transparency, efficiency, and reporting. 
• Promote digitalization and data-driven decision-making within the procurement function. 

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, logistical, and supplier-related risks.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.

Competencies & Skills:  

• Deep understanding of PBC end‑to‑end procurement processes, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and performance management
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and manage complex situations 
• Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and supply‑risk mitigation frameworks.
• Sharp business acumen with the ability to make sound decisions under uncertainty.
• Able to work effectively under time pressure and deadline driven within a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team with pro-active, self-motivated and responsible manner.
• Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Travel is required.

Education & Work Experience: 

• University degree,preferably in procurement / supply chain management, or a related field. 
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in procurement/sourcing within manufacturing or trading environments.