Global Procurement & Vendor Strategy Lead

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead local and international sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations. The role requires managing procurement operations, supplier relations, and cost optimization in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years in procurement, strong negotiation and MS Office skills, and Mandarin language proficiency due to ties with Taiwan/China teams.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.
• Mandarin is highly preferred due to interactions with Taiwan/China suppliers.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel with Macro/Vlookup), Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Management: lead contract negotiations and manage lead times/ETAs.
• Negotiation & Cost Management: price negotiation and contract administration.
• Procurement Operations: manage solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) and requisition-to-pay processes; handle on-site issues.
• Reporting & Improvement: prepare summary reports and propose lean initiatives to shorten lead times.

Skills

MS Office

Mandarin preferred

Business Negotiation

Cost Analysis

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

E-procurement systems

Job description

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead local and international sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations. The role requires managing procurement operations, supplier relations, and cost optimization in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years in procurement, strong negotiation and MS Office skills, and Mandarin language proficiency due to ties with Taiwan/China teams.