Senior Global Procurement Strategist

Cooler Master USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Company holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Cooler Master USA seeks an experienced Senior Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead direct and indirect procurement across a diverse portfolio of commodities and manufacturing equipment. The role supports Houston operations and our global manufacturing network, driving cost, quality, and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong negotiation and problem‑solving skills, fluent in English and Mandarin, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, manufacturing

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience in computer, electronics, or hardware manufacturing.
• Proficiency with SAP ERP (Buyer module).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make sound business decisions independently.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, and driving cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Ability to work independently while fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration.
• Flexible across diverse commodities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin (speaking, reading, and writing) is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute and lead procurement activities using SAP ERP (Buyer module) for both direct and indirect categories.
• Source, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, timely delivery, and long-term supplier performance.
• Analyze and prioritize global requests, avoiding reactive decision-making by applying sound judgment, procurement expertise, and data-driven insights.
• Troubleshoot complex procurement and supply chain issues, proactively identifying root causes and escalating critical matters when appropriate.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with operational and business needs.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and effectively communicate priorities, risks, and recommendations on high‑impact tasks and projects.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent worker

Bilingual EN-Mandarin

Tools

SAP ERP (Buyer module)

Job description

Cooler Master USA seeks an experienced Senior Strategic Procurement Specialist to lead direct and indirect procurement across a diverse portfolio of commodities and manufacturing equipment. The role supports Houston operations and our global manufacturing network, driving cost, quality, and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong negotiation and problem‑solving skills, fluent in English and Mandarin, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, manufacturing