Procurement & Purchasing Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Procurement & Purchasing Specialist with a strong background in woven bag / plastic sack manufacturing. This role is responsible for managing strategic procurement, purchasing operations, cost optimization, and supplier performance to support manufacturing efficiency and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and control all procurement and purchasing activities for raw materials, spare parts, consumables, and services related to woven bag manufacturing

Develop and execute annual procurement work plans aligned with production and business targets

Design and implement cost reduction and cost efficiency plans, including resin sourcing optimization, supplier consolidation, and negotiation strategies

Manage procurement of key materials such as PP resin, PE resin, additives, masterbatch, woven fabric, laminating materials, inks, and packaging materials

Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management, including local and overseas suppliers

Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules without overstock or stockout risks

Prepare and present comprehensive procurement and purchasing reports, including:

Cost saving and cost avoidance reports

Supplier performance and delivery reports

Procurement budget vs actual analysis

Purchasing lead time and efficiency reports

Coordinate closely with Production, Warehouse, Finance, Accounting, and Quality teams

Lead, coach, and evaluate the procurement & purchasing team

Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related fields

Minimum 6 years of experience in Procurement and/or Purchasing

Mandatory experience in a woven bag / plastic sack factory (polypropylene / polyethylene manufacturing environment)

Strong understanding of raw materials and processes related to plastic woven bag production

Fluent in English and Mandarin (written and spoken)

Proven experience in:

Preparing structured procurement work plans

Developing and executing cost reduction programs

Producing analytical procurement and purchasing reports

Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills

Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel

High integrity, detail-oriented, and result-driven mindset

Preferred Qualifications

Experience handling imported raw materials and international suppliers

Familiar with KPI-based procurement performance management

Experience supporting ISO, audit, or compliance processes