Strategic Procurement and Product Manager

Job description

Manage and develop the company's product, manufacturer, and supplier portfolio in line with corporate strategies, Define and monitor the strategy, budget, targets, and performance indicators of the responsible function, Lead product management, procurement, and related operations teams, ensuring team development and achievement of business objectives, Identify new products, solutions, manufacturers, and business opportunities; evaluate their commercial and technical feasibility and implement viable opportunities, Manage strategic relationships with local and global manufacturers and suppliers; negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and other commercial conditions, Coordinate and manage supplier and manufacturer contracts in collaboration with relevant departments, Develop product pricing and profitability strategies; monitor cost, sales price, and gross margin performance, Collaborate with sales teams on product and solution positioning; provide commercial and technical support for proposals, projects, and business development activities, Analyze market trends, competition, technological developments, and customer needs to identify new growth opportunities, Prepare procurement budgets and plans; ensure the effective execution of direct and indirect procurement processes, Monitor demand forecasts, inventory levels, and inventory turnover rates to establish an optimal inventory structure, Manage cost reduction, savings, and working capital improvement initiatives, Evaluate supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, delivery, and service levels, and implement continuous improvement plans, Analyze supply continuity, single-source dependency, foreign exchange, and inventory risks, and take appropriate corrective actions, Ensure the accuracy and currency of product, pricing, supplier, and procurement data within ERP systems, Oversee and improve RMA, warranty, and manufacturer-related after-sales support processes, Work closely with relevant departments to ensure products and services are procured at the right time, cost, and quality level, Achieve revenue, gross profitability, inventory, and operational performance targets for the responsible product and service categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, Minimum
• 10 years of experience in product management, strategic procurement, supply chain, or related functions, including at least
• 3 years of team management experience, Preferably experienced in technology, electronic security, system integration, or project-based B2B industries, Proven experience in product portfolio management, strategic sourcing, and supplier/manufacturer relationship management, Strong skills in commercial negotiations, pricing, cost analysis, and contract management, Experienced in managing budgets, revenue, gross profitability, and performance metrics, Sound knowledge of demand planning, inventory optimization, and procurement processes, Advanced written and spoken English proficiency, Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills, Excellent analytical thinking, prioritization, planning, and problem-solving abilities, Results-driven with a strong customer and commercial value orientation, No restrictions on domestic or international travel.