Group Function - Procurement Business Partner

NetEase; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Singapore is looking for a Procurement Business Partner to enable and amplify procurement operations. The successful candidate will oversee vendor negotiations, manage relationships, and drive procurement initiatives. The ideal applicant will have 5-7 years of experience, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of procurement procedures. Fluency in English and Chinese is required, making this role central to supporting procurement functions across teams.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience as a partner or buyer for a global tech company.
• Proven ability to negotiate with vendors.
• Understanding of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with vendors to secure the best terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Conduct sourcing projects and provide insights.
• Monitor vendor performance and oversee PR/PO lifecycle.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor management

Category intelligence

Procurement procedures knowledge

Fluency in English and Chinese

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

NetEase, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTES and HKEX: 9999) is a global powerhouse in the Internet and video game industry, with a market capitalization of $70+ billion and more than 26,000 employees worldwide. The NetEase group encompasses a range of innovative businesses centered around content creation, including:

• NetEase Games , one of the largest and most renowned game developers worldwide by size, revenue and game offerings. Over the years, NetEase Games has focused on developing high quality content and providing the best experience for gamers around the world; So far, the company has more than 100 games in operation. Its recent games include Naraka: Bladepoint, Knives Out, Onmyoji, Identity V, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, etc.
• Youdao (NYSE: DAO), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading technology-focused intelligent learning company;
• Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), a majority-controlled subsidiary of NetEase, Inc. and China’s leading online music content community;
• Yanxuan , NetEase’s private label consumer lifestyle brand; and
• Other innovative businesses , including, among others, an online payment platform and B-to-B technology solutions.

About this Role

NetEase Inc. is currently looking for a Procurement Business Partner, to join Overseas (OC) Procurement Team. We’re looking for a Procurement Business Partner to join us in amplifying and enabling Procurement Overseas at NetEase. In this role, you will report to the Sr. Director, Overseas Procurement and work alongside a team of Procurement professionals that focus on enabling NetEase and its teams to do their best work by managing the procurement experience. As a Procurement Business Partner, you will take part in all aspects of the procurement process, from sourcing new vendors and handling negotiations, transacting and managing relationships with existing vendor; interfacing across teams on their procurement needs.

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate with vendors to obtain the best possible terms while maintaining a good relationship
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with stakeholder and monitor vendors’ performance
• Conduct sourcing projects and provide category intelligence and benchmarks
• Review purchase requisitions to ensure that they are accurate and complete
• Monitor PR/PO throughout the lifecycle of a deal
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Prepare procurement reports
• Review existing and new contracts with suppliers to ensure on-going feasibility
• Drive Procurement Initiatives from ideation through completion with meaningful business impact.

What You’ll Bring

• Between 5-7 years’ experience as a hands‑on partner, buyer or category manager for a global tech company
• Proven ability to source and negotiate with vendors in North America and EMEA
• Knowledge in procurement procedures
• Strong negotiations skills and contractual knowledge to review, lead and manage procurement contracts
• Proven track record of executing cost‑reduction initiatives
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Chinese
• Ability to combine independent work with teamwork
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field

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