Procurment Specialist(Should be comfortable in chinese or mandarian or japanese or korean)

Job Summary / You Are

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented sourcing professional to deliver sourcing projects within the Source-to-Contract (S2C) lifecycle. You will combine analytical expertise, business judgment, and stakeholder engagement to support project outcomes and drive measurable business value.

In this role, you will leverage deep expertise in to support the design of sourcing strategies, conduct supplier and market analyses, and execute sourcing events that align with client goals for cost, quality, and service. You will also champion the practical application of AI and digital tools to streamline workflows, accelerate execution, and improve accuracy across sourcing activities.

As an emerging advisor, you will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, contribute to business development pursuits, and begin building thought leadership content—positioning yourself as both an execution-focused practitioner and a trusted partner in shaping procurement strategies.

Key Responsibilities / The Work

Execute sourcing initiatives across the S2C lifecycle, including supplier outreach, RFx events, negotiations, award recommendations, and contract execution.

Develop and support category strategies, roadmaps, and pipelines by leveraging market intelligence, supplier research, and financial/commercial analyses to align with client business goals.

Perform financial and commercial analyses of supplier proposals and contracts to inform negotiation strategies, optimize outcomes, and provide advisory recommendations.

Champion the use of AI and digital tools, applying enterprise-approved assistants to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and accelerate delivery of sourcing outcomes.

Contribute to market intelligence and thought leadership content, synthesizing cross-client learnings and industry research into actionable insights for both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Support business development efforts, including contract assessments, due diligence, business case development, and preparation of case studies.

Mentor peers and junior team members, building capability in sourcing execution, stakeholder engagement, AI literacy, procurement best practices, and expertise.

Drive continuous improvement and innovation in procurement delivery models, sourcing practices, and supplier engagement approaches.

Willingness to travel up to 50% to multiple customer locations.