Senior Buyer, Asia

Tasks

The position of Senior Buyer Asia involves the following responsibilities:

• Assist the Regional Procurement Head in implementing procurement strategies in the APAC region
• Management of local purchasing activities, including procurement, contract negotiation, and order processing
• Providing procurement support to internal stakeholders
• Negotiation of supply contracts and prices to ensure cost optimization
• Ensuring that all procurement activities comply with company policies, procedures, and global standards
• Support for the implementation of source-to-pay processes
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local and regional suppliers to ensure effective supplier management
• Serve as the central point of contact for internal stakeholders to handle procurement-related inquiries
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency

Requirements

The following requirements apply to this position:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business administration, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field
• Recognized industry certification (CIPS, CPA, CIM, or additional training/experience)
• At least 3–5 years of relevant procurement experience, ideally in a multinational setting
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement procedures
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently and focus on results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A team player who is open, hands-on, a critical thinker, and has excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and spoken English skills; knowledge of other local languages is a plus
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel and relevant S2P tools

Preferences

The following skills and experience are a plus:

• Procurement experience in the financial industry
• Experience with SAP or other source-to-pay modules
• Knowledge of data protection, technology procurement, and financial market regulations

We offer

The exact description of the services offered is not specified.