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Job Title: Manager, Site Procurement Job Location: Kunshan, China Overview At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. About This Role: The Procurement Site Manager reports to Manufacturing Director, China GPC and leads the local Site representation of Global Procurement. The role holder is accountable for team management, local supplier base building and management, procurement volume and cost, and the other different focus areas of Procurement activities within the location. He/she is also responsible for implementing regional and global initiatives for continuous improvement and to set priorities for the local organization based on the regional and global guidance. Main Tasks Responsible for steering the Site's Procurement unit and operationally managing the local supplier base, purchased volumes and cost. Conduct and support the negotiations with key suppliers / for local deals with high strategic importance (as escalation level). Responsible for local implementation of the Global Procurement strategy covering all areas of procurement to ensure best conditions and highest value added by Procurement. Responsible for local Innovation and localization projects support through the Procurement Project Leader role and to ensure procurement related innovation and localization targets. Responsible for definition, steering and leadership of the Site procurement organization including staffing, employee development and target setting in line with the Site's business requirement. In charge of the cost center and budget planning alignment with the Controlling function for the respective location, with the entrepreneurial responsibility regarding the procurement contribution to the Site business bottom-line. Accountable for implementation and observance of global (and relevant local) policies, regulations and standards and to ensure conformity with compliance rules. Responsible for ensuring consistent reporting and Procurement performance management in accordance with global standards. Shared responsibility for supporting and implementing effective and efficient vendor management in accordance with Global Vendor Management including securing the optimum procurement and suppliers’ contribution to the innovation projects. Acting as Business Partner and promoting Procurement towards local Management Board. Representing Procurement outside in external organizations and bodies in the country. Lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives in the optimization of suppliers and materials as well as processes & services while meeting the business goal. Accountable for continuous improvement of the Site's organization. Leading Indirect Procurement activities with the following key responsibilities: Establish baseline visibility of indirect spend in APAC; Identify and prioritize sourcing opportunities across categories Drive supplier consolidation and cost optimization Support negotiations and contract implementation Introduce procurement discipline in the region: Reduce maverick spend Improve PO compliance Standardize supplier engagement Partner with regional stakeholders to embed procurement processes Build pipeline of savings aligned with global targets Skills and Abilities Leadership skills; ability to decide and initiate action, lead and supervise a group. Team Player; ability to work with people and support team members. Acts with integrity, upholds JBT Marel ethics and values. Communication skills; able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, persuasive and influential, good presenting skills. Analytical; ability to gather, interpret and integrate information to make judgements. Organized and detailed, focused on delivering customer expectations. Ability to work under pressure, setbacks and open to organizational change. Driven to achieve personal and organizational goals. Perfect track record of ethical behavior. Knowledge of ERP. Experienced practitioner of advanced procurement tools and techniques. Education, Knowledge and Experience University degree with 8 years of professional experience. 5+ years’ experience of working in strategic and operational procurement with cross-functional experience in a related functional area. Advanced experience of engineering, manufacturing and Supply Chain capabilities in a similar technical field. Advanced level as required for supplier relationship management. Strong English skills, both written and verbal. Experience with and comfort working at a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization level as required for supplier relationship management. Why work at JBT Marel We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth! Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. Equal Opportunity Employment JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food. 
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