Senior Procurement Specialist (Trade)

The Senior Procurement Specialist (Trade) is responsible for leading the sourcing, cost comparison, commercial negotiation, and contract review of trade goods (goods for resale or production). The role s closely with overseas and local suppliers to secure the best value, quality, reliability, and commercial terms while ensuring all sourcing activities comply with company policies and procedures. Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify and evaluate suitable overseas and local suppliers/manufacturers for trade goods.
• Conduct cost comparisons in accordance with company SOPs and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, optimal value, and favourable commercial terms.
• Drive sourcing activities to achieve cost savings, quality, reliability, and supply continuity objectives.
• Review and vet international supply contracts, including supplier information, pricing, payment terms, delivery terms, and other relevant commercial conditions.
• Ensure proposed contractual and commercial terms comply with company policies and applicable procurement requirements.
• Maintain the approved overseas supplier /vendor list and monitor supplier performance in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and relevant internal stakeholders to ensure samples, product specifications, quality requirements, and other technical requirements are agreed upon before contract confirmation.
• Assess supplier capabilities and country-of-origin risks, including potential supply disruption, quality, commercial, and other relevant risks.
• Recommend suppliers based on overall value, quality, reliability, risk, and commercial competitiveness.
• Hand over the selected supplier, reviewed contract, agreed pricing, and trade terms to the requesting BU/FU and Supply Chain team for PR/PO processing and subsequent shipment and customs clearance activities.
• Provide supplier-side clarification and supp