Overseas Purchasing Section Manager

Your tasks

1. Strategic Purchasing Planning and Risk Management

• Plan and manage the procurement of Raw Materials & Ingredients, packaging, machinery, equipment, and services from overseas in alignment with company policies and goals.
• Source and develop overseas suppliers for Raw Materials & Ingredients to serve as backup sources, reduce supply risks, and increase cost efficiency.
• Analyze costs and market trends to plan purchasing appropriately according to the company's situation and requirements.

1. Overseas Supplier Management

• Source, select, negotiate, and evaluate overseas suppliers to ensure high-quality products and services, competitive pricing, and on-time delivery.
• Build and maintain good relationships with overseas suppliers, including developing new sourcing channels to increase procurement options.
• Monitor and coordinate with suppliers in case of issues regarding quality, delivery, or related documentation.

1. Documentation Control and Legal Compliance

• Study, monitor, and update information regarding laws and regulations related to the importation of goods and raw materials from overseas to ensure they are current.
• Inspect and review Breakdown List and Supplier Self-Audit Questionnaire documents according to the periods specified by the company.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure that purchasing and importation comply with company regulations and relevant laws.

1. Team Management and Performance Monitoring

• Plan, assign tasks, monitor results, and develop the potential of the overseas purchasing team.
• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly performance reports to present to supervisors.
• Coordinate with relevant internal departments to support operations in achieving company goals.

Requirements

1. Age 40 years or above, gender unspecified.
2. Bachelor's degree or higher in Logistics Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
3. At least 5 years of experience in overseas purchasing; experience at a supervisory or manager level will be given special consideration.
4. Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and E-mail.
5. Good negotiation, cost analysis, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
6. Ability to communicate, read, write, and prepare documents in English at a good to very good level.