Sr. Procurement Specialist

About the role

SUMMARY:                         Sporadic Purchases, Calls/Meetings, Tasks, Executions, etc.                         General Purchases                         Recognize, Handle, Rectify Issues that occurs within the UPD                         Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Development                         Collaborate with Local and Global (Mainly China) Team Efficiently                                             Working Conditions                          In Office-based role in a fast-paced environment                         Must respond to after-hour emergencies and work non-core hours/overtime to complete projects  May require long hours on certain days                                            II.   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:                             1. Local and International Sourcing & Vendor Management:                          Strategic Sourcing: Lead contract negotiations for favorable pricing, terms, and conditions.             Manage, track procured items, Lead Time, ETA/ETD                         Vendor management: Add, build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve issues.                         2. Negotiation & Cost Management:                          Price Negotiation: Research, identify, and select suppliers for complex/high-value goods and services.                   Contract Administration: Draft, review, and manage contracts, modifications, and compliance with policies.                         3. Procurement Operations:                          Process Management: Oversee solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) using e-procurement systems and manage the entire requisition-to-pay cycle.                         Manage routine tasks: PO approval, payment processing, and document verification.                        Address on-site abnormal issues promptly.                         Submit documents to Accounting for local legal entity setup.                         4. Reporting & Improvement:                         Prepare summary reports and update project status.                         Propose lean initiatives to shorten lead time (LT) and optimize processes.   IV. Description of Job Related Contacts (Internal and/or External)                               Internal – All other teams, other service centers, and HQ / Corporate.                              External - Customers and Vendors                         V.  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:                             1.     SPECIAL SKILLS (Computer training, quality training, special programs):                           Proficiency in MS Office Apps -Excel (Macro/Vlookup), Words, PowerPoint                         Fluent in Mandarin is highly preferred due to frequent interactions with suppliers and internal teams in Taiwan/China.                         Business Negotiation                         Cost Analysis                              2. PREFERRED EDUCATION:                           Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.                               3. WORK EXPERIENCE (Years of experience in the industry and functional area):                           5-8 years of experience in Procurement Management & Vendor Management.                         Sourcing experience preferred & PM experience preferred