Procurement Team Lead

Procurement Team Lead (Polymers, Metals & Alcohol) Company: Fouress Synergy Location: South Korea (Onsite) Job Type: Full-time Language Requirement: Mandarin (Native/Fluent

• Mandatory) About Fouress Synergy Fouress Synergy is a dynamic, fast-growing international trading company specializing in global industrial commodities. We are seeking a strategic, commercially sharp, and results-driven Procurement Team Lead to join our team onsite in South Korea. In this role, you will lead our global sourcing, procurement, and supply chain operations for our core portfolios: polymers, metals, chemicals and alcohol. You will act as the vital, fast-paced bridge between our globally distributed sales teams and international manufacturing partners to drive commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Global Sales Coordination & Real-Time Pricing Multi-Region Coordination: Act as the central procurement hub for a sales team based all over the world, seamlessly aligning across multiple time zones to support regional market needs. Instant Price Dissemination: Provide immediate, accurate product pricing to the sales team to ensure swift customer quoting and capture fast-moving market opportunities. Target Price Matching: Aggressively negotiate with suppliers to match target prices requested by sales, minimizing margin slippage while securing high-volume deals.
2. Supply Chain & Cost Optimization Sourcing Strategy: Design and execute advanced supply chain optimization strategies by evaluating critical sourcing shifts to Low-Cost Countries (LCC). Volume Consolidation: Analyze and consolidate purchasing volumes globally to maximize purchasing leverage and capture economies of scale. Supplier Allocation: Strategically reallocate production and order distributions across a diversified supplier network to mitigate risks and protect margins.
3. Lead Time, Inventory & Total Cost Optimization Import Logistics: Optimize end-to-end lead times and inventory management for imported bulk products to improve supply chain responsiveness. Working Capital Efficiency: Structure inventory buffers and delivery frequencies to lower carrying costs and maximize working capital efficiency. TCO Framework: Develop and implement procurement strategies based on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach, striking an optimal balance between product cost, logistics, customs, inventory carrying costs, quality, and operational efficiency.
4. Supplier Quality & Delivery Performance Quality Assurance: Ensure stable, reliable product quality standards by enforcing a strict supplier quality management framework and continuous performance monitoring. OTD Performance: Proactively manage supplier production schedules, factory capacities, and raw material inputs to guarantee industry-leading On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics. Continuity & Risk Management: Predict, identify, and mitigate supply continuity risks, maintaining comprehensive contingency plans for geopolitical, logistics, or operational disruptions.
5. Team Leadership & Operations Team Management: Lead, mentor, and upscale a high-performing team of procurement specialists and buyers, setting clear operational targets and KPIs. Cross-Border Communication: Act as the primary liaison between Chinese manufacturers/suppliers and the South Korean corporate office, utilizing native/fluent Mandarin to build ironclad business relationships.

Requirements

& Qualifications Experience: 5–8 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally focusing on polymers, metals, chemical derivatives, or industrial alcohol. Global Coordination: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-border, distributed sales or commercial teams across multiple time zones.

Leadership: Minimum of 3+ years of direct experience managing or leading a procurement or purchasing team. Language Skills: Absolute fluency in English and Mandarin (Spoken & Written) is mandatory to communicate effectively with key regional supply bases. Technical Expertise: Deep familiarity with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) financial modeling, Low-Cost Country (LCC) sourcing strategies, and international trade mechanics (Incoterms, shipping logistics, customs clearance).

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Chemical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Availability: Willingness to work fully onsite in South Korea and travel internationally as required for supplier audits and negotiations.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience. Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding global trading firm. Dynamic, multicultural work environment.