Senior Purchasing Manager

STARTEAM GLOBAL; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

STARTEAM GLOBAL in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned Procurement Leader to shape and execute group-wide strategies for key materials and services. You will oversee supplier governance, contract negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives across regions.

The role requires 10–15 years in manufacturing procurement, strong SAP/ERP experience, and travel readiness. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and finance to align procurement with business needs and driveDigitalization in supply chain

Qualifications

• University degree in procurement / supply chain management or related field.
• 10–15 years of progressive procurement experience in manufacturing or trading environments.
• Travel is required.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement group-wide procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and cost optimization targets.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for key materials, components, and services across regions.
• Drive supplier consolidation, localization, and risk diversification strategies.
• Monitor global market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform purchasing decisions.
• Establish and maintain a robust vendor management framework, including selection, evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure continuity, pricing, quality, and innovation.
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and commercial terms at the corporate level.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously monitor raw material market trends and industry dynamics to adjust procurement strategies proactively.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier consolidation, volume bundling, renegotiation, and other levers to achieve savings targets.
• Analyze procurement data to identify savings opportunities and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, and sales teams to align procurement with production and business needs.
• Provide high-level oversight and guidance to factory purchasing teams in JST and PST, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Support new product development initiatives through early supplier involvement.
• Standardize procurement processes and policies across regions.
• Enhance procurement systems and tools (e.g., SAP) to improve transparency, efficiency, and reporting.
• Promote digitalization and data-driven decision-making within the procurement function.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, logistical, and supplier-related risks.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier evaluation

Contract negotiation

Cost optimization

Analytics

ERP experience

Education

University degree in procurement / supply chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

About STARTEAM GLOBAL

Founded in Germany in 1988, STARTEAM GLOBAL and/or its associated companies are a printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer with over 35 years of expertise serving customers in the automotive and e-mobility, industrial control, green energy and power supply, medical, and consumer sectors.

With PCB manufacturing facilities and main offices across Europe and Asia, we support every stage of the product lifecycle, from prototype development to mass production. Combining a customer-focused approach, a broad portfolio of PCB technologies and services, and experienced industry specialists, we deliver high-quality, reliable PCB solutions for a wide range of electronic applications worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and implement group-wide procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and cost optimization targets.
• Lead sourcing initiatives for key materials, components, and services across regions.
• Drive supplier consolidation, localization, and risk diversification strategies.
• Monitor global market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform purchasing decisions.

Vendor Management & Governance

• Establish and maintain a robust vendor management framework, including selection, evaluation, and performance monitoring.
• Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers to ensure continuity, pricing, quality, and innovation.
• Lead contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and commercial terms at the corporate level.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing standards, and regulatory requirements.

Cost Control & Performance Management

• Continuously monitor raw material market trends and industry dynamics to adjust procurement strategies proactively.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier consolidation, volume bundling, renegotiation, and other levers to achieve savings targets.
• Analyze procurement data to identify savings opportunities and operational improvements.

Cross-Functional & Regional Coordination

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, finance, and sales teams to align procurement with production and business needs.
• Provide high-level oversight and guidance to factory purchasing teams in JST and PST, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Support new product development initiatives through early supplier involvement.

Process Optimization & Systems

• Standardize procurement processes and policies across regions.
• Enhance procurement systems and tools (e.g., SAP) to improve transparency, efficiency, and reporting.
• Promote digitalization and data-driven decision-making within the procurement function.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, logistical, and supplier-related risks.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.

Job Requirements

Competencies & Skills:

• Deep understanding of PCB end‑to‑end procurement processes, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and performance management
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and manage complex situations
• Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies and supply‑risk mitigation frameworks.
• Sharp business acumen with the ability to make sound decisions under uncertainty.
• Able to work effectively under time pressure and deadline driven within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team with pro-active, self-motivated and responsible manner.
• Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Travel is required.

Education & Work Experience:

• University degree, preferably in procurement / supply chain management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive experience in procurement/sourcing within manufacturing or trading environments.

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