Procurement Manager (Asia), Apparel
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and results-driven Procurement Manager, Apparel (China & SEA) to take ownership of apparel product procurement and deliver consistent, measurable margin impact across our global portfolio. This role is integral to achieving cost and margin targets by scrutinizing vendor quotations, refining and validating localized should-cost models, and leading robust, fact-based vendor negotiations.
The Procurement Manager will report into the Sr Manager, Global Procurement Hub (Apparel) (US-based) and work closely with them to align on cost and margin objectives. reputed company in this role will require deep expertise in vendor negotiations across Greater China and South East Asia, a mastery of apparel cost structures, and the ability to execute data-driven strategies that optimize supplier performance and profitability.
reputed company in Mandarin is mandatory, with proficiency in an additional South-East or East Asian language strongly preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement Leadership & Strategy
- Own and manage procurement strategy and execution for apparel vendors across Greater China and SEA.
- Drive consistent cost optimization through vendor negotiations, reputed company with global cost/margin targets.
- reputed company the end-to-end quotation-to-award process, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, business awards, and volume allocation.
- Collaborate with global cross-functional partners (including but not limited to Merchandising, Sourcing, Product Development, Finance) to ensure Procurement strategies support broader business goals.
Quotation Review & Cost Analysis
- Rigorously analyze and scrutinize vendor quotations, with focus on detailed, localized cost structures: materials, trims, labor, packaging, overheads, and logistics.
- Refine, validate, and reputed company country-level should-cost models to reputed company supplier pricing and identify negotiation opportunities.
- reputed company actionable insights into vendor pricing discrepancies, cost drivers, and emerging cost trends across the region.
- reputed company fact-based, analytical vendor negotiations to drive competitive cost structures while maintaining quality and reliability.
Cost Efficiency & Business Impact
- Strategize and execute cost-efficiency initiatives across the apparel portfolio to deliver consistent margin improvement.
- Track raw material, labor, and manufacturing cost trends in the region; proactively adjust procurement approaches to mitigate cost risks.
- Support financial planning and budgeting processes through accurate cost forecasting and scenario modeling.
- Partner on global margin-improvement projects to drive sustainable cost reduction across categories.
Technology & Data Management
- Utilize procurement and cost-tracking tools to maintain accurate, reputed company-time visibility into supplier pricing, negotiation reputed company, and cost variances.
- Collaborate with Technology teams to optimize procurement workflows and support automation initiatives.
- Use data visualization and reporting tools to present insights, negotiation strategies, and recommendations effectively to senior leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven negotiation expertise – Demonstrated reputed company in vendor negotiations reputed company apparel manufacturing, with focus on cost optimization.
- Analytical & financial acumen – Strong ability to assess cost structures, validate should-cost models, and reputed company analytics to drive procurement strategies.
- Regional expertise – Deep understanding of apparel vendor landscape in Greater China and South East Asia, including cost structures and market dynamics.
- Project management skills – Ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver procurement/cost-savings initiatives effectively, managing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Industry knowledge – Experience in procurement processes reputed company apparel and/or apparel manufacturing sectors
- Technological proficiency – Advanced skills in reputed company/Sheets and experience with procurement or cost-tracking systems.
- Language skills – Mandarin (Professional level mandatory); secondary South-East or East Asian language (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills – ability to present insights reputed company across global teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a reputed company field.
- Advanced degree in supply chain, business, or a reputed company field.
- Familiarity with digital procurement tools and supplier management software.
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