Senior Sourcing Manager – Fluent Mandarin

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing, procurement and supplier development for complex international projects. The role focuses on connecting our operations with Chinese and Asian suppliers, manufacturers and engineering partners across a range of capital‑intensive sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities for projects with a focus on China and broader Asian markets.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for equipment, materials, services and engineering solutions.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify and develop suppliers capable of supporting complex international operations.
• Conduct commercial negotiations covering pricing, contracts, payment terms, delivery schedules and warranties.
• Support cost‑reduction and procurement optimisation initiatives, including benchmarking and total‑cost‑of‑ownership analyses.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, finance, legal and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with project requirements.

Required profile

• Professional fluency in Mandarin Chinese – able to negotiate and interact with Chinese executives without an interpreter.
• Professional fluency in English.
• Significant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply‑chain management.
• Proven track record dealing directly with Chinese suppliers and manufacturers.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on high‑impact infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, transportation and industrial equipment projects.
• Exposure to a global supplier ecosystem and strategic partnerships.