Strategic Indirect Buyer - Mandarin Speaker
Are you passionate about procurement strategy and supplier management Ivoclar is looking for a proactive and analytical professional to drive strategic sourcing and optimize indirect spend.
In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for category strategy, supplier selection, and contract negotiations. You'll play a vital part in controlling costs, managing supplier performance, and ensuring high-quality service delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams across the organization.
Your role
Strategy development
- Develop and implement category strategies in close coordination with internal stakeholders
- Conduct market analyses and identify trends and risks
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal customers
Supplier management
- Select and evaluate suppliers based on qualitative and quantitative criteria
- Define and implement measures to support supplier development and continuous improvement
Contract and price negotiations
- Prepare for and lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts
- Support compliance with contractual terms and delivery agreements
- Track and report cost-saving initiatives
Cost management
- Identify savings opportunities and implement cost-reduction measures
- Prepare and monitor budget and cost analyses
- Analyze and manage supply chain risks
- Coordinate and contribute to business case analyses and make-or-buy decisions
Collaboration and communication
- Work closely with internal requesters, Legal, and other departments
- Participate in and contribute to cross-functional projects and teams
- Prepare reports and present results to divisional and executive management
Compliance
- Implement and comply with the requirements of the safety manual
- Implement and comply with the requirements of the employee handbook
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Act as a role model in line with the corporate values of the Ivoclar Group
Your profile
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, with a focus on Procurement; additional certification or training in Procurement is a plus
- Must have 3-6 years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably within an international environment
- Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
- Strong knowledge of relevant markets and products
- Working knowledge of contract law and procurement regulations
- Basic project management skills and experience
- Fluent in business English and excellent language proficiency in Mandarin
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
What We Offer
- TRAINING: You will work with various members of our team locally and onshore to ensure you are set up for success.
- SUPPORT: A close-knit coaching and mentoring system to help you ease into the company and into your role with confidence.
- COMP & BEN: Ivoclar believes in compensating employees fairly for their skills and experience and has designed the total rewards package for long-term relationships.
- TOOLS: Everything you need to help you do your work will be provided.
- WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Ivoclar prides itself on being a family-owned company with strong values so everyone we bring in becomes part of that global family.
Compensation Data
PHP 40,000 - PHP 60,000
