Category Manager

Retirementvalet

Shanghai, China
On-site
Supplier performance evaluations
Manage frame contracts
Define product strategies
Retirementvalet is seeking a Category Manager based in Shanghai, China, to lead strategic sourcing and supplier performance in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of procurement experience and strong communication skills in Chinese and English

Job Summary

  • Lead supplier development activities, including sourcing, audits, commercial inquiries, technical exchanges, and supplier performance evaluations.
  • Drive category strategy by defining product strategies, developing supplier networks, and supporting SRM activities and cost‐saving initiatives.
  • Join a development-minded, international environment where collaboration drives innovation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Retirementvalet is seeking a Category Manager based in Shanghai, China, to lead strategic sourcing and supplier performance in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of procurement experience and strong communication skills in Chinese and English.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supplier performance evaluations
  • Manage frame contracts
  • Define product strategies
  • Develop supplier networks
  • Cost-saving initiatives
  • International environments

Nice-to-have

  • Influence stakeholders
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Align with Leadership Principles
  • Development-minded environment

Key Requirements

  • At least 5 years of procurement experience
  • 3+ years procurement and 5+ years engineering or quality
  • B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Process Technology
  • Fluent in Chinese and English
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong project planning skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficient with MS Excel

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