Senior Purchasing Specialist

• Analyze packaging costs, track market trends (paper, freight), and develop cost models.
• Achieve annual cost savings targets through negotiation, demand management, and process improvements.

• Partner closely with R&D, Product Development, and Quality Assurance on new product launches (NPI), ensuring packaging specifications are met cost-effectively and on time.
• Work with Engineering and Operations on packaging optimization, standardization, and sustainability projects.
• Collaborate with Planning and Logistics to ensure material availability and manage inventory levels.

• Ensure all packaging materials meet company quality standards, regulatory requirements (e.g., ESG, EU regulations ), and sustainability commitments.
• Manage resolution of packaging-related quality issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Drive the implementation of sustainable packaging initiatives aligned with company goals (e.g., recycled content, recyclability, light weighting).
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on environmental credentials and certifications.

• Monitor global packaging market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and emerging technologies.
• Provide insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Attributes and Skills

• Organizational Awareness
• Problem Analysis and Solutions
• Verbal and Written Communication (English) and Chinese is plus
• Coaching and mentoring

• Managing Relationships

• Persuasiveness
• Initiative

• Endurance

• Leadership and Management
• Inventory Optimization/ Attention to details
• Adaptability

• Sensitive to the deviation/defect
• Sensitive to the Global market cost
• Knowledge of Statistical Tools

• Knowledge of Manufacturing and Development Process

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Packaging Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic procurement, specifically within packaging materials sourcing.
• Proven track record in developing and executing sourcing strategies and achieving significant cost savings.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• In-depth understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chains.
• Experience with sustainability initiatives in packaging.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement tools (e.g., e-sourcing platforms) and SRM systems
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Fluent in English, Mandarin (written and spoken).
• Can working traveling to difference Suppliers in Thailand/Vietnam/China/Cambodia/Indonesia in short time

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