Senior Procurement Manager
About the Hiring Team The Overseas Procurement Department is an essential component of Tencent's global operations, managing procurement processes on an international scale. This dedicated team is crucial in acquiring essential resources and ensuring the efficient functioning of Tencent's global initiatives by sourcing and securing necessary materials and services. With a focus on optimization and resource management, the department significantly contributes to the overall success of Tencent's international endeavors. What the Role Entails About Tencent Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen China, our guiding principle is to use technology for good. We are not only a major video game publisher in the world, we also produce other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. We offer a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our client's digital transformation and business growth. About Overseas Procurement Team The Tencent Overseas Procurement Team is responsible for leading and managing global procurement operations and strategic sourcing across our international regions. Through active sourcing of suppliers and agencies, negotiation and relationship management, the candidate will play an important role in driving operational excellence for the support of Tencent’s global business objectives. Responsibilities: Responsible for the procurement operation and commercial management of procurement projects, including progress management, demand management, commercial negotiations, price management, contract management, and issue management during execution. According to the business development strategy, formulate procurement strategies and implementation; responsible for the development, management, performance evaluation, and improvement of suppliers. Collect and analyze market trends, market changes, and provide a basis for procurement decisions. Possess the ability to streamline and diagnose processes and promote cross-team problem-solving. Who We Look For Requirements: Aligns with Tencent's corporate culture, displays integrity and responsibility, excels in cross-team collaboration, and possesses strong interpersonal communication skills. Bachelor's degree or higher, with 5+ years of experience in procurement business or supply chain management for IT/HR/BPO/Marketing/Software etc. Prefer 2+ years of procurement experience working locally. Experience in independently managing procurement projects, profound knowledge in the procurement field; outstanding business negotiation skills, passionate, resilient, meticulous in work, responsible, and high stress tolerance. Strong organizational management skills, logical thinking abilities, problem-solving capabilities, and document editing skills. Demonstrates good learning and communication skills, problem analysis and resolution abilities, and can work under pressure. Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin) is a plus. Location State(s) US-California-Palo Alto The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $83,200.00 to $193,200.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals. Who we are Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life for people around the world. Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job