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Job Title: Steel Procurement Manager
Report To: GM
Location: Shanghai
Our client is a famous European company, with operations in 100 countries and 4500 employees, is a leader within international logistics in the whole world.

They started its operation in china and mainly helped their customers exploit new opportunities by streamlining and optimizing their supply chains.
They provide integrated solutions for supply chain management, warehousing & distribution, and convenient freight forwarding services including ocean freight, airfreight, and landside services.

With the development in APAC, especially in China, they are looking for talents to join them.
Job Description:
Responsibilities:
1. Leadership of Purchasing/Procurement function including Supplier Identification, Qualification, Due Diligence, Commercial Negotiations, Budgeting, Logistics, Market Intelligence, Reporting, and Customer Support;
2. Be responsible for steel coordination globally and take part in procurement;
3. Be a driving force in negotiations and coordination of frame agreements and purchasing contracts for steel;
4. Ensure general frame agreement coordination, including the monitoring of deadlines and milestones;
5. Pursue new steel mills to be included in our supplier list;
6. Actively participate in Steel Work Groups and act as spearhead towards new potential Chinese mills;
7. Keep close contact with mills to ensure smooth communication with APMM and create a Most Favored Nation situation;
8. Proactively watch Far East steel market to gain deep understanding of market development and supplier performance;
9. Co-operate closely with key internal stake holders, lead buyers and colleagues to achieve strategic objectives, e.g. cost leadership

Requirement:
1. Bachelor's degree, preferably in commercial/international business and/or procurement background;
2. Around 5-7 years of experience; Candidates must be experienced in procurement professionals and supplier contacts in China international company;
3. Professional background : Strong steel business/product knowledge;
4. Required skills : Proven leadership and man-management skills; analytical and planning abilities; strong business focus; solution-oriented approach; excellent communication and presentation skills
5. Very good presentation; Very good planning and organization skills; Energetic and enthusiastic; Self motivated; Excellent communication and social skills;
6. Fluent English;
7. Ability to work independently and with drive; a strong desire to travel.
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