Procurement Specialist

Location: Shanghai, China

Company

hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

What you will do

• Manage operational procurement activities for multiple suppliers and support the Sourcing Lead.
• Prepare and oversee supplier negotiations, including spend-base analysis, negotiation scripts, dry runs, stakeholder coordination, and contract details.
• Manage daily supplier interactions, own meeting agendas, and maintain transparent communication records.
• Build sustainable relationships across Procurement, Logistics, Suppliers, and Engineering.
• Translate business and improvement needs to suppliers, resolve issues, and support development activities.
• Provide performance and planning reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, commercial, or related roles, ideally in a technology-intensive industry.
• Experience with procure-to-pay, price negotiation, total cost of ownership, supplier relationship management, new product introduction, supplier contracting, and supply chain processes.
• Commercial experience, such as sales, is relevant.
• Ability to independently identify and structure opportunities.
• Excellent professional communication in English.
• Assertive, proactive problem-solving skills, accountability, strong planning and alignment skills, and the ability to drive improvements.
• Ability to handle resistance and organizational change, manage ambiguity, prioritize time, and remain resilient.
• Stakeholder management, customer focus, persuasion, collaboration, and team-player skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Equal employment opportunity applies regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.