Job Title:

Procurement Officer - International Sourcing (Overseas Buyer)

Job Purpose

Handle international procurement of raw materials, consumables, machine spare parts and services from overseas suppliers, mainly in China and Europe. Act as the main purchasing contact with IMC Group HQ procurement to align with group-wide pricing agreements and negotiation channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseas sourcing

o Identify, evaluate and develop new suppliers in China, Europe and other regions to reduce material cost and supply risk.

o Request and compare quotations, then prepare cost analysis and recommendations for approval.

o Run supplier evaluations covering quality, price, lead time and reliability.

• Negotiation and purchasing

o Negotiate price, payment terms, lead time and Incoterms with overseas suppliers.

o Issue and manage purchase orders through to delivery, including import documents, customs clearance and freight forwarder coordination.

o Track open orders and expedite urgent requirements for production.

• HQ (IMC Group) coordination

o Act as the single purchasing contact with IMC HQ procurement for group-contracted items, including machine tools, spare parts, service fees and training.

o Follow HQ approval procedures before placing orders or engaging local agents on group-negotiated items.

o Make sure commercial communication with suppliers goes through the correct channel, so it does not conflict with HQ negotiations.

o Prepare reports and price comparisons for HQ review, in

• Machine spare parts and service purchasing

o Work with Engineering and Production to get repair diagnoses and quotations from machine builders.

o Benchmark local quotations against group pricing and support HQ in negotiations.

• Cost reduction and reporting

o Track purchasing KPIs: cost savings, on-time delivery and supplier performance.

o Maintain supplier database, contracts and price records.

o Use digital and AI tools to improve sourcing analysis, documentation and response time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related field.

• 2-5 years' purchasing experience, preferably in international procurement in manufacturing (machining, cutting tools, automotive or industrial equipment).

• Good English communication skills (spoken and written), as a must. Daily contact with HQ and overseas suppliers.

• Chinese (Mandarin) is a strong advantage.

• Proven negotiation skills with overseas suppliers.

• Knowledge of import/export procedures, Incoterms, customs and the BOI system.

• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications is an advantage.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel especially); ERP/SAP experience preferred.

• Comfortable using AI and digital tools for research, translation and data analysis.

Personal Attributes

• Strong negotiator, confident with international counterparts

• Disciplined in following approval processes and communication channels

• Analytical and cost-conscious

• Fast learner with a proactive, ownership mindset

• Able to work under pressure with urgent production needs