SEB Asia Limited Hiring! Full Time Assistant Purchasing Manager in Hong Kong - Ricebowl

The Assistant Purchasing Manager will support our purchasing strategy for Finished Goods categories in Cookware, focusing on cost efficiency, quality standards, and sustainability goals. You will collaborate closely with the Purchasing Manager and cross-functional teams to enhance purchasing practices and manage supplier relationships effectively.

What’s in it for you:

• Assist in implementing and maintaining purchasing strategies to align with business objectives

• Collaborate with internal teams to identify product specifications and quality standards

• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential suppliers

• Foster strong supplier relationships and address performance issues to meet compliance standards

• Analyze market trends to negotiate cost-effective agreements and implement cost-reduction initiatives

• Participate in supplier negotiations to secure favorable contract terms, systematize processes for significant cost savings, and implement action plans to meet budget objectives

• Monitor project specifications and pricing, ensure timely project management

• Address and resolve supplier-related issues in logistics, quality, sustainable development etc., escalating as necessary

• Collect and analyze purchasing data for decision-making and provide insights to the Purchasing Manager

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance overall supply chain effectiveness

• Travel regularly to China and other Asian countries to visit factories, conduct on-site assessments and audits, and strengthen relationships with key suppliers

Who we are looking for:

• Degree in Engineering, Purchasing or relevant disciplines

• Minimum 8 years of working experience, with 5 years in purchasing function

• Knowledge of supplier management, costing and negotiation

• Knowledge of Cookware industry, markets and suppliers

• Experience in Asian culture and people

• Comfortable in complex human and international networks

• Good level of communication, negotiation and management

• Fluent in English and Mandarin is a plus

• Candidates with less experience will be considered as Senior Purchasing Officer/ Purchasing Officer

We offer attractive remuneration package to the right candidate including 5-day work, double pay, discretionary bonus, family leave & birthday leave, medical, dental, life insurance scheme, etc. Interested parties please apply with full resume with expected salary and current salary to Human Resources Department.

Company Overview

Groupe SEB, the world leader in small household equipment, with operations in almost 150 countries, over 8 Billion euros sales and earned a strong position on all continents through the diversified product ranges and multi-brand strategy consisting of world famous brands (Tefal, Lagostina, WMF, Krups, Rowenta, Moulinex…..)and local brands. Multi-cultural and multi-creative, Groupe SEB has 34,000 employees in 60 countries, share the same values and commitment to sustainable development, the same sense of professionalism and passion for innovation.

SEB Asia, our Hong Kong Office comprises a regional team for Asia Pacific, strategic marketing for global categories, commercial team for Hong Kong and Southeast Asia markets and also our Group Asia Sourcing platform to develop new products offers for our global markets.

To fuel its sustainable growth and long-term strategy, we are inviting talented and energetic individual to join our professional team.