Etex

Procurement Country Manager - China

Etex  •  Guangzhou, CN (Hybrid)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Country Manager (China) to lead and drive procurement strategy, transformation, and value delivery across our China operations. This role plays a critical part in implementing the global procurement transformation roadmap, strengthening supplier partnerships, and delivering sustainable business value through effective category and stakeholder management.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop the country procurement team, driving performance, capability building, and a strong procurement culture
  • Implement the global procurement transformation roadmap and develop long-term portfolio and category strategies
  • Manage end-to-end category management, including segmentation, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance, innovation, and supply security
  • Drive collaboration with internal stakeholders and influence business decisions to optimize procurement outcomes
  • Deliver measurable value through cost savings, risk management, working capital improvements, and growth initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards

What you'll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Logistics, or a related field
  • 5+ years’ experience in procurement/purchasing management, ideally in manufacturing
  • Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills (fluent English required)
  • Proven capability in category strategy development and execution
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and data management skills (SAP/Ariba preferred)
  • High level of integrity, ownership, and resilience under pressure
  • Knowledge of import/export and customs processes
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to manage teams and drive cross-functional collaboration

Why join us?

  • We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
  • Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
  • Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
  • We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.
  • Flexibility: For us, hybrid and flexible working is all about trust, and we want you to be able to do your best work.
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About Etex

At Etex, we might be leaders in modern, sustainable construction, but our people are our priority. We care about our teammates, and they feel it.

As a global building material manufacturer and pioneer in lightweight construction we want to inspire people around the world to build living spaces that are ever more safe, sustainable, smart, and beautiful. Founded in 1905 in Belgium, we are a family-owned company with more than 13,500 employees across 160 sites and 45 countries.

We are inspired by a core set of values. A passion for excellence drives us, delivering the very best quality to our partners and customers. We connect and care about those around us, nurturing teamwork, new ways of working, and placing the highest importance on safety. We combine these and pioneer to lead in our ever-changing sector, harnessing the power of sustainable construction.

With our commercial brands (Cedral, Durlock, EQUITONE, Eternit / Euronit, Gyplac, Kalsi, Pladur, Promat, Siniat, Superboard and URSA) we make a positive human impact; motivated by changing people’s lives, improving the future of our planet and over-delivering for our customers.

Etex is a place for people who want to learn, grow and lead and together build inspiring ways of living. For more information, please visit our website: www.etexgroup.com

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Zaventem, BE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
etexgroup.com
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