Procurement Manager (вакансія неактивна)

PRODUCTECH is a product development and distribution company with operations in the USA and Europe, with a mission to bring accessible technology to any doorstep. From product idea to post-purchase experience, we deliver smart and high-quality devices to our customers worldwide and we are the Top Seller on the biggest online shopping platforms (e-commerce) and offline sales channels. Founded in 2015 with headquarters in Miami, USA.

We are currently looking for a Procurement Manager. The primary purpose of the role is to contribute sales and profits increase of the Company by:

• searching, selection and continuous expansion of the base of reliable suppliers;
• competent negotiations with suppliers in order to obtain the best commercial terms of cooperation;
• ensuring the fulfillment of obligations by suppliers through the conclusion of contracts on favorable terms for the company.

Your primary responsibilities will be:

1. Analysis and study of the supplier market in China. Search, selection and formation of a supplier base:

• to formulate requirements and participate in the search and selection of suppliers (including the conduct of primary and secondary audits);
• to look for and develop new ways to find suppliers;
• to evaluate and select suppliers’ offerings, including in terms of estimated margin and selling price of launch products;
• to present the results of the search and selection of suppliers and products to the Product team;
• to interact and maintain quality relationships with suppliers to be the first to receive up-to-date information about the launch of new products, lines and technologies.

2. Collection, preparation of information and negotiation with suppliers:

• to understand, analyze and regularly collect information about all factors affecting the formation of the final cost of purchasing goods;
• to evaluate the relevance of price offers from suppliers based on an assessment of the cost of components and production of goods, including goods of competitors;
• to monitor regularly changes in the cost of components, production, raw materials, exchange rates and other factors affecting the change in the purchase cost of goods;
• to form target results of negotiations with suppliers;
• to collect and prepare information and arguments for effective negotiations;
• to conduct effective negotiations with suppliers in order to obtain the best commercial terms of cooperation;
• to formulate requirements and develop contracts with suppliers;
• to negotiate with suppliers in order to conclude contracts on favorable terms for the company;
• to work regularly on improving the skills of effective negotiation;
• to use new knowledge and demonstrate the best results.

3. Organization and control of interaction with the supplier. Ensuring that the supplier fulfills contractual obligations:

• to coordinate and place orders with suppliers for the production of goods;
• to verify and ensure that the required certificates and other necessary documentation for the company’s products are in place;
• to control and interact with the supplier on the production of orders (to provide packaging materials, control deadlines, agree on controversial issues etc.)
• to control the terms and conditions of payments, conduct mutual settlements with suppliers;
• to monitor compliance with all terms of contracts with suppliers; promptly respond to non-compliance with conditions and take effective actions to resolve disputes;
• to collect information and make claims to suppliers (including on the quality of products); conduct reclamation activities with suppliers in order to obtain compensation for damages / unfulfilled obligations.

4. Management and development of the Procurement department in the company:

• to determine the priorities and directions for the development of the company’s Procurement department, participate in the development and implementation of the department’s development strategy;
• to form and implement a development plan for each supplier based on the interests and goals of the company;
• to analyze and optimize the costs and processes of the Procurement department;
• to participate in the formation of a procurement plan for planning the company’s cash flow.

We expect:

• higher education;
• English (intermediate and above) — both spoken and written. Knowledge of Chinese will be a significant advantage;
• ability to analyze, organize and present information, to work with Excel and Google Spreadsheets at an advanced level;
• 5 years of experience working with suppliers in China;
• knowledge of manufacturers in China: constant study and possession of information (database) etc.;
• at least 3 years of experience in negotiating and concluding contracts;
• presence of pronounced leadership qualities with a proactive lifestyle;
• leadership experience, project management skills;
• high level of professional interest and involvement in work, high level of ownership;
• high level of awareness, professional maturity and confidence, honest, persistent, pedantic in work;
• able to influence and convince at a high level, purposeful;
• possess excellent communication skills aimed at building long-term professional relationships, negotiating and contracting skills;
• it is important to be involved in the company’s success;
• able to work in multitasking mode, high level of productivity;
• able to prioritize tasks and keep abreast.

We offer:

• stable work in a strong team of professionals, where you can take the initiative, offer new solutions, ideas and influence the overall result;
• competitive salary + KPIs bonuses;
• remote work, working hours 09:00 — 18:00;
• official employment.