Sr. Procurement Specialist

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

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