VENINE CABLE ELECTRIC WIRE COMPANY LIMITED

Venine Cable Electric Wire Company Limited is seeking an experienced and results-driven Procurement Manager to lead our procurement function and support the continued growth of our manufacturing operations.

This position plays a critical role in developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing costs, and ensuring uninterrupted supply of raw materials and services required for electrical cable manufacturing. The successful candidate will contribute directly to supply chain performance, operational excellence, and the company's long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with the company's operational and financial goals.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities for raw materials, packaging materials, spare parts, machinery, and services.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers based on quality, cost competitiveness, delivery performance, and reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing agreements, payment terms, and commercial conditions to achieve cost efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and supplier development programs to improve procurement performance.
• Manage purchase orders and monitor supplier deliveries to ensure on-time material availability.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, and Finance teams to support business operations.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize inventory turnover and working capital.
• Analyze market trends, commodity prices, and supplier performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage import procurement activities, customs clearance coordination, freight forwarders, shipment tracking, and related documentation.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, pricing, and service performance.
• Establish procurement KPIs and regularly report procurement performance to management.
• Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction programs.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
• Experience in import/export procurement and customs procedures will be an advantage.
• Experience in cable, wire, electrical, automotive, electronics, metal processing, or related manufacturing industries is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Chinese communication skills will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in SAP, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.