Procurement Engineering Manger (English-Chinese Speaking) Based in Shanghai

Sri Trang Agro - Industry Public Company Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 409,000 - 643,000; Full time

Job summary

Sri Trang Agro - Industry Public Company Limited is seeking an experienced Procurement Engineering Manager (English-Chinese Speaking) based in Shanghai. The role leads procurement for materials, machinery, and packaging for our glove manufacturing operations, driving cost efficiency and supply reliability across global suppliers.

The ideal candidate will bring direct procurement experience from glove-related industries, with strong supplier network knowledge in China or Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Direct procurement experience in manufacturing is required.
• Experience with glove-related or raw-material supply is preferred.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, evaluation, and contract negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for raw materials, machinery, packaging, and chemicals.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with production needs and cost targets.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers locally and internationally.
• Negotiate price, terms, lead time, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, prices, capacity, and risks to inform purchasing decisions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain and Finance.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supplier management

English/Chinese

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Procurement Engineering Manger (English-Chinese Speaking) Based In Shanghai

Position: Procurement Engineering Manger (English-Chinese Speaking)

Working Location: Shanghai, China
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Engineering Manger (English-Chinese Speaking) to lead and strengthen procurement activities for our manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing key materials, machinery, packaging, chemicals, and other manufacturing-related supplies while identifying opportunities to improve cost, quality, supply reliability, and procurement efficiency.

The ideal candidate will bring direct procurement experience from the glove manufacturing industry or related raw-material industries, with strong knowledge of suppliers and sourcing practices. Experience working with suppliers in Malaysia or China is highly desirable.

This position will also play an important role in bringing new perspectives, benchmarking current procurement practices, sharing industry knowledge, and developing more effective sourcing strategies for the business.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

Lead procurement activities for raw materials, chemicals, machinery, equipment, packaging materials, and other manufacturing-related supplies.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with production requirements, business objectives, cost targets, and supply continuity.

Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers locally and internationally.

Manage supplier selection, quotation comparison, negotiation, contracting, and commercial terms.

Negotiate price, payment terms, lead time, quality requirements, delivery conditions, and other commercial agreements.

Monitor market trends, material prices, supplier capacity, and supply risks to support effective purchasing decisions.

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners.

Manufacturing & Technical Procurement

Work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production, Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to understand technical and operational requirements.

Source and procure machinery, equipment, spare parts, and engineering-related materials according to technical specifications.

Review technical specifications and coordinate with suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure purchased equipment and materials meet business requirements.

Support the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, materials, equipment, and alternative suppliers.

Cost & Procurement Optimization

Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value improvement, supplier consolidation, and alternative sourcing.

Conduct supplier and market benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing and commercial conditions.

Analyze total cost of ownership and evaluate procurement decisions beyond purchase price.

Develop alternative sourcing strategies to reduce dependency on single suppliers and minimize supply-chain risks.

Review current procurement practices and recommend improvements based on industry best practices and market developments.

Evaluate supplier performance based on cost, quality, delivery, service, capacity, and responsiveness.

Establish supplier performance monitoring and improvement plans where required.

Conduct supplier visits, audits, and business reviews, particularly for strategic suppliers.

Build and maintain a reliable supplier network across Thailand, Malaysia, China, and other relevant markets.

Support resolution of supplier-related issues and coordinate corrective actions with relevant internal teams.

Procurement Strategy & Business Improvement

Bring new ideas, market knowledge, and procurement practices from the glove manufacturing industry to improve existing processes.

Benchmark procurement practices against leading glove manufacturers and relevant raw-material suppliers.

Provide recommendations to management regarding sourcing strategies, supplier development, market opportunities, and procurement risks.

Develop procurement reports, market analysis, cost analysis, and management presentations.

Support digitalization and process improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Industrial Management, or any related field. Other fields are also welcome based on relevant experience.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of direct experience in Procurement Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sourcing Manager – Raw Materials, Procurement Engineering Manager, Purchasing Manager, Buyer Manager or strategic sourcing within a manufacturing environment.

Strong experience in purchasing raw materials, machinery/equipment, chemicals, packaging materials, or other manufacturing-related products.

Experience in the glove manufacturing industry is highly preferred.

Candidates with experience in related industries, such as synthetic rubber, rubber chemicals, chemical manufacturing, rubber products, packaging, or other relevant raw-material industries, are also welcome.

Direct procurement experience within the glove industry in Malaysia or China will be a strong advantage.

Strong knowledge of supplier sourcing, supplier evaluation, price negotiation, contract/commercial negotiation, and procurement processes.

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and the relationship between procurement, production, engineering, quality, and supply chain.

Good command of English and/or Chinese, with strong speaking and listening skills.

Strong negotiation, analytical, communication, and supplier-management skills.

Able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and international suppliers.