Global Factory Procurement & Sourcing Lead

TINCI MATERIALS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Tinci Materials, a global leader in green chemical innovation, seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement for factory construction, equipment, and related services in Houston. You will collaborate with our China headquarters to align global strategies and drive procurement efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement within industrial sectors, strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of supplier management, with Mandarin desirable for China coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering).
• Minimum 5 years in procurement, preferably industrial, manufacturing or construction.
• Experience in engineering procurement, equipment purchasing, and contractor onboarding for factory projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier/contractor management and contract negotiation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with global teams; Mandarin desirable.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for engineering, equipment and contractors for factory projects.
• Source, evaluate and select suppliers/contractors for third-party inspection services with quality and safety in mind.
• Manage procurement of packaging materials, consumables and administrative supplies to support daily operations.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, delivery and payment terms with suppliers and contractors.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, operations and finance to ensure timely, cost-effective commercial solutions.
• Maintain alignment with China headquarters on procurement policies, supplier selection and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor supplier performance, conduct reviews and manage relationships for reliability and quality.
• Ensure compliance with policies, legal requirements and ethics in all procurement activities.
• Prepare procurement reports with cost analysis, savings tracking and project updates to senior management.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Mandarin language helpful

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Tinci Materials, a global leader in green chemical innovation, seeks a Procurement Manager to oversee end-to-end procurement for factory construction, equipment, and related services in Houston. You will collaborate with our China headquarters to align global strategies and drive procurement efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement within industrial sectors, strong negotiation skills and a deep understanding of supplier management, with Mandarin desirable for China coordination.