Position: Procurement Manager
Company: treblab.com
Experience required: 5y
Category: Other
English level: upper
Published: 2023-02-01T00:00:00+02:00

PRODUCTECH is a product development and distribution company with operations in the USA and Europe, with a mission to bring accessible technology to any doorstep. From product idea to post-purchase experience, we deliver smart and high-quality devices to our customers worldwide and we are the Top Seller on the biggest e-commerce platforms and offline sales channels. Founded in 2015 with headquarters in Miami, USA.

We are currently looking for a **Procurement manager**. The primary purpose of the role is to contribute sales and profits increase of the Company by:
- searching, selection and continuous expansion of the base of reliable suppliers;
- competent negotiations with suppliers in order to obtain the best commercial terms of cooperation;
- ensuring the fulfillment of obligations by suppliers through the conclusion of contracts on favorable terms for the company.


Your **primary responsibilities** will be:
**1. Analysis and study of the supplier market in China. Search, selection and formation of a supplier base:**
- to formulate requirements and participate in the search and selection of suppliers (including the conduct of primary and secondary audits);
- to look for and develop new ways to find suppliers;
- to evaluate and select suppliers' offerings, including in terms of estimated margin and selling price of launch products;
- to interact and maintain quality relationships with suppliers to be the first to receive up-to-date information about the launch of new products, lines and technologies.
**2. Collection, preparation of information and negotiation with suppliers:**
- to understand, analyze and regularly collect information about all factors affecting the formation of the final cost of purchasing goods;
- to evaluate the relevance of price offers from suppliers based on an assessment of the cost of components and production of goods, including goods of competitors;
- to monitor regularly changes in the cost of components, production, raw materials, exchange rates and other factors affecting the change in the purchase cost of goods;
- to conduct effective negotiations with suppliers in order to obtain the best commercial terms of cooperation;
- to formulate requirements and develop contracts with suppliers.  
**3. Organization and control of interaction with the supplier. Ensuring that the supplier fulfills contractual obligations:**
- to coordinate and place orders with suppliers for the production of goods;
- to verify and ensure that the required certificates and other necessary documentation for the company's products are in place;
- to control and interact with the supplier on the production of orders (to provide packaging materials, control deadlines, agree on controversial issues etc.);
- to collect information and make claims to suppliers (including on the quality of products); conduct reclamation activities with suppliers in order 
- to obtain compensation for damages / unfulfilled obligations.

**We expect:**
- 5 years of experience working with suppliers in China;
- knowledge of manufacturers in China: constant study and possession of information (database) etc.;
- at least 3 years of experience in negotiating and concluding contracts;
- English (Upper-intermediate and above) - both spoken and written. Knowledge of Chinese will be a significant advantage;
- ability to analyze, organize and present information, to work with Excel and Google Spreadsheets at an advanced level;
- presence of pronounced leadership qualities with a proactive lifestyle;
leadership experience, project management skills;
- high level of professional interest and involvement in work, high level of ownership;
- high level of awareness, professional maturity and confidence, honest, persistent, pedantic in work;
- able to influence and convince at a high level, purposeful;
- possess excellent communication skills aimed at building long-term professional relationships, negotiating and contracting skills;
- able to prioritize tasks and keep abreast.

**We offer:**
- stable work in a strong team of professionals, where you can take the initiative, offer new solutions, ideas and influence the overall result;
- competitive salary + KPIs bonuses;
- remote work, working hours 09:00 - 18:00;
- official employment.