Purchasing And Supply Chain Manager

1. International Purchasing Management
- Manage and oversee all purchasing activities, ensuring full compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Lead strategic negotiations of foreign trade contracts covering pricing, quantity, specifications, technical standards, transportation, insurance, delivery terms, and payment methods.
- Develop and strengthen long‐term relationships with global suppliers and business partners.
- Supervise the handling of quality, shipment, and insurance-related claims with suppliers and insurers.
- Conduct regular analysis of purchasing volumes, pricing levels, and market trends to propose optimal buying strategies.
- Train team members in product knowledge, negotiation, procedures, and claims management.
- Source new products based on market trends and customer needs; evaluate and manage new suppliers.
- Oversee supplier qualification processes and update supplier capability, product range, shipment timelines, payment terms, and development plans.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop new team members to build a high-performing procurement team.
2. International & Local Logistics Operations
- Arrange, supervise, and optimize import and export procedures.
- Monitor delivery timelines, shipment volumes, and transportation expenses to ensure cost-efficient operations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Customs authorities, shipping lines, and logistics partners.
- Analyze logistics performance and propose solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
- Negotiate and secure bookings for cargo transportation across international and domestic channels.
- Collect and analyze cost data related to ocean freight, inland waterway, and road transport.
- Update relevant departments and the Board of Directors on regulatory changes affecting logistics or cost structures and propose action plans.
- Oversee customs declaration activities and ensure accurate HS Code application and import cost control.
3. Customer Service
- Handle customer inquiries and complaints related to import-export procedures and product quality.
4. Team & Performance Management
- Organize and manage team workload; evaluate team performance.
- Analyze customer and market needs to propose appropriate strategies.
- Prepare periodic reports for management purposes.
- Perform other assignments from leadership.
- Recruit and develop new staff to maintain a strong, capable team.