RHIM China is now hiring a Project Procurement Specialist to join the team in Dalian and support for Capex projects throughout regional China.
As a member of the Regional Procurement Team, the Project Procurement Specialist will be responsible for understand user"s requirements, sourcing, negotiating price & terms, making supplier selection proposal which fit for purpose with reasonable TCO and competitive terms and conditions for all categories and responsible regional level categories. Further, the successful candidate will manage all procurement related activities for assigned projects and bids and define and implement procurement strategies target maximum contribution to the business results. Act as an integrated Business Partners, foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders in order to implement project aligned strategies.

The position will report to the Indirect Procurement Manager. Candidates must possess solid technical, organizational, and communication skills and have a proven track record. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of project management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Excellent know-how in Capex Procurement (market expertise in categories mentioned, development of TCO-models, sourcing-negotiation and contracting strategies, Supplier Relationship Management) and knowledge of the procurement process.Guide equipment’s & sub assembly selection with a procurement approach (Challenging the target cost, considering TCO, Innovation, avoid single sourcing, promote standardization, supply chain flexibility, quality).Remain current with market trends through relationships with suppliers and market experts.Collaborates and assists with regional procurement team and operations to develop the technical requirements and specification. Leads a technical evaluation / clarification meeting between bidders to internal engineering team / operations for CAPEX projects.Identify new and alternate sources of supply as necessary to support the project team and operations process, cost reduction initiatives, and supplier performance issue.Continuously optimize category through spend reduction and/or value enhancement and risk mitigation.Works closely with regional procurement team and operations to ensure the schedule, budget, savings, quality and delivery of the goods and service.Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all key suppliers and internal stakeholders. Collaborate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, businesses, and geographies to realize procurement goals and objectives.Contribute to the achievement of EBITDA, cost avoidance, and working capital improvement goals through effective supply management including source selection, pricing negotiations, contract implementation and compliance measurement.Maintain a working knowledge of local laws and regulations, as well as any internal policies (e.g. code of Conduct) or procedures to ensure that the behavior exhibited by the organization is with the highest level of integrity, honesty, and transparency.Have the flexibility to support off-hour emergency’s when necessary.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

Ability to establish project objectives, checkpoints and timelines to meet project tasks and expectations.
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with ability to influence others and effectively operate in a cross-functional team and multicultural environment.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, able to think and operate strategically.
Ability to exchange complex information effectively to reach agreement in ambiguous or difficult negotiations.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced cross-functional, multi-cultural, matrix environment.
Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities to the many ongoing projects.
Ability to multi-task and coordinate initiatives in a virtual team environment.
High energy and passion for the category.

Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical engineering or related major, MBA degree will be a plus.
3 to 5 years of experience in project management, strategic procurement including knowledge on legal contracting and claim management.
General knowledge of purchasing principles & practices in manufacturing company.
Excellent computer skills such as Excel, Word, PPT, are required, SAP & Ariba will be a plus.
Fluent in spoken and written English,