Category Sourcing Manager - Mechanical Products

Guangzhou Permanent RMB260,000 - RMB320,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for taking sourcing activities for new projects, supplier development and category expansion across global markets. The successful candidate will drive supplier strategy, project sourcing decisions and cost improvement initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams.
  • Own strategic supplier development and procurement initiatives.
  • Exposure to global sourcing and supply chain projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international manufacturing business with operations across multiple regions. The organisation continues to invest in product innovation, supply chain capability and global sourcing excellence to support long-term growth.

Job Description

  • Partner with business units, marketing and project teams to support new product development and business expansion initiatives.
  • Lead RFQ management, supplier bidding, total delivered cost analysis and sourcing decision-making processes.
  • Develop supply chain solutions and negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers.
  • Drive supplier commitment and accountability to ensure successful project launches.
  • Identify emerging technologies, market trends and supplier opportunities to support innovation.
  • Develop and qualify new suppliers, products and manufacturing processes.
  • Coordinate supplier collaboration activities including co-development, design reviews and design transfers.
  • Support tooling development, sample management and product qualification activities.
  • Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, compliance and risk management metrics.
  • Lead cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.



Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve sourcing and supply chain challenges.

Support continuous improvement projects across the sourcing function.

Complete additional assignments as required by management.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree required; Engineering-related disciplines are preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience within sourcing, procurement or supply chain functions in multinational organisations.
  • At least 3 years of mechanical sourcing project management experience.
  • Strong supplier development and strategic sourcing expertise.
  • Proven negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing complex sourcing and supply chain projects.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills across international teams.
  • Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

  • Exposure to global sourcing and supply chain projects.
  • Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and category development.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with international stakeholders.
  • Involvement in new product development and innovation initiatives.
  • Professional development within a multinational environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Contact
Serena Niu
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7091401
Phone number
+86 75536350536

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Direct Procurement
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Guangzhou
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Serena Niu
Consultant phone
+86 75536350536
Job Reference
JN-082026-7091401

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