Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs Build the China Indirect Procurement function from the ground up. Fast-track your leadership career. About Our Client Our client is a premium consumer brand headquartered in London, with products sold through retail and e-commerce channels worldwide. As the business continues to expand its presence in China, it is investing in local capabilities and seeking a procurement professional to establish and develop its China Indirect Procurement function. Job Description Establish and develop the China Indirect Procurement function. Manage indirect spend categories such as Marketing, Advertising, Digital Media, IT, Professional Services, Travel and General Corporate Services. Partner with business stakeholders to understand procurement requirements and deliver cost-effective sourcing solutions. Drive supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract management and performance evaluation. Collaborate with global procurement teams to align local sourcing activities with company standards. Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, compliance and value creation across the organisation. Support the implementation of procurement tools, systems and reporting mechanisms. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution and service delivery. Contribute to the growth and development of the procurement function, with future responsibility for managing and developing a local team. The Successful Applicant A successful China Procurement Manager should have: 8+ years of procurement experience, preferably within a multinational environment. Experience supporting a fast-growing business with diverse stakeholder groups. Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to balancing business objectives with procurement value creation. Proven ability to work independently and drive initiatives in an evolving organisational environment. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across all levels of the organisation. Comfortable working in a hands-on role while contributing to longer-term organisational development. Proactive and able to thrive in a build-from-scratch environment. Fluent in both English and Mandarin. Bachelor's degree or above, prior experience in consumer goods, retail, lifestyle, FMCG or other commercially driven industries would be advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary ranging. Permanent position within the retail industry. This role is a role to make a significant impact within procurement. Apply to become part of this exciting journey. Contact Sophia Shao Quote job ref JN-092026-7113986 Phone number +86 2160268008 Job summary Function Procurement & Supply Chain Specialisation Indirect Procurement What is your area of specialisation? Retail Location Shanghai Contract type Permanent Consultant name Sophia Shao Consultant phone +86 2160268008 Job Reference JN-092026-7113986
