Procurement Director | European Industrial Electronics

Shanghai Permanent RMB680,000 - RMB800,000 per year View Job Description
Lead the China procurement organization and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. Partner closely with Germany headquarters to manage suppliers, stakeholders and cross-regional projects.
  • German Listed / Company Global / Exposure Regional Leadership
  • Direct GM Reporting

About Our Client

Our client is a European-listed industrial technology company with over 50 years of history, serving customers across industrial automation, transportation, healthcare, electronics and smart connected equipment sectors.

With manufacturing and engineering operations across Europe and Asia, the business specializes in industrial display solutions, embedded systems and customized electronic products for global industrial customers.

As part of its ongoing organizational development in China, the company is seeking a Procurement Director to lead the local procurement function and act as a strategic bridge between China operations and global stakeholders.

Job Description

Procurement Leadership

  • Lead the procurement and logistics organization in China
  • Develop procurement strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Drive team capability building, performance management and succession planning
  • Establish and monitor procurement KPIs



Global Stakeholder Management

  • Act as the key procurement interface between China and global procurement teams
  • Drive alignment between local operational requirements and global priorities
  • Support cross-functional and cross-regional projects
  • Build strong working relationships across manufacturing, engineering, quality and commercial functions



Supplier & Sourcing Management

  • Develop sourcing strategies for electronic components, displays, PCB-related categories and other direct materials
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships and supplier performance programs
  • Ensure supply continuity, quality and cost competitiveness
  • Support supplier development and localization initiatives where appropriate



Process Excellence & Risk Management

  • Improve procurement processes, governance and operational efficiency
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
  • Support procurement digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with corporate procurement standards and policies

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Candidate

  • Bachelor's degree or above
  • 10+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience
  • Proven experience good procurement teams
  • Strong exposure to electronics manufacturing, industrial electronics, display technologies or related industries
  • Experience working within multinational organizations
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with international teams in English
  • Experience managing supplier relationships and procurement risk
  • Comfortable operating within matrix organizations

Preferred Background

Experience from industries such as:

  • Industrial Electronics
  • Industrial Automation
  • Electronic Components
  • Display Technologies
  • Embedded Systems
  • Automotive Electronics
  • Medical Electronics



Previous experience in European multinational companies will be viewed favorably.

What's on Offer

Why This Opportunity?

This is not a traditional procurement role focused solely on supplier negotiations or cost savings.

The position offers the opportunity to:

  • Lead and develop a China-based procurement organization
  • Partner closely with both China leadership and global procurement teams
  • Influence supply chain decisions across multiple manufacturing locations
  • Drive process improvement and organizational effectiveness
  • Operate in a highly international and collaborative environment
  • Play a visible leadership role within the China management team



This role is particularly suitable for procurement leaders who enjoy managing complexity, influencing stakeholders and building alignment across different regions and cultures.Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package around RMB 800,000 total annual cash
  • International working environment
  • Direct exposure to regional and global leadership teams
  • Stable business with long-term development opportunities
  • Opportunity to shape procurement strategy and team capability

Why Experienced Procurement Leaders Are Interested

Many procurement leadership opportunities focus heavily on tactical execution.

This role is different.

You will be expected to influence decisions across multiple stakeholders, navigate both local and global priorities, and build a procurement organization that supports a growing international business.

For procurement leaders looking to combine operational excellence, team leadership and international stakeholder management, this is a unique career opportunity.

Contact
Sylan Tang
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7134613
Phone number
+86 2160268036

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Operations Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sylan Tang
Consultant phone
+86 2160268036
Job Reference
JN-102026-7134613

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