Leads warehouse leasing and facility procurement across the Americas, including supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracts, materials, engineering supplies, and vendor performance. Manages procurement timelines, budgets, cost optimization, and launches for six warehouses while collaborating with global teams. Requires bilingual Mandarin-English communication, multinational Chinese enterprise experience, and the ability to work across time zones. The role is based in or requires relocation to Fontana, California.
Key Responsibilities
1. Warehouse Leasing & Facility Procurement
• Lead procurement for new warehouse sites across the Americas region (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil).
• Manage end‑to‑end warehouse leasing processes, including vendor sourcing, negotiation, contract review, and cost analysis.
• Evaluate warehouse locations, facility conditions, and operational requirements to support company's expansion strategy.
2. Materials & Engineering Procurement
• Oversee procurement of warehouse materials, racking systems, equipment, engineering supplies, and construction‑related items.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to optimize procurement strategies.
3. Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation
• Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers across the Americas region.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract drafting, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with company's procurement standards and regional regulations.
4. Cross‑regional Collaboration
• Work closely with China headquarters and regional teams across APAC, North America, and LATAM.
• Prepare procurement reports, business cases, and documentation for cross‑time‑zone communication.
• Support global procurement alignment and contribute to standardized processes.
5. Project Execution & Cost Optimization
• Support the launch of six new warehouses by managing procurement timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and implement procurement best practices.
• Ensure procurement activities meet operational, safety, and quality requirements.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related fields.
• 5–10 years of procurement experience, preferably in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or industrial operations.
• Proven experience in warehouse leasing procurement, facility materials purchasing, and engineering supplies procurement.
• Strong bilingual communication skills (Mandarin & English).
• Prior experience working in a multinational Chinese enterprise (e.g., JD, Alibaba, Huawei, SF Express, etc.).
• Ability to work across time zones and produce clear written communication for global teams.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and project execution skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Fontana, CA.
Preferred
• Experience supporting multi‑country procurement projects (US/Canada/Mexico/Brazil).
• Familiarity with warehouse operations, 3PL facilities, and supply chain infrastructure.
• Knowledge of procurement systems, contract management tools, and cost‑control methodologies.
1. Warehouse Leasing & Facility Procurement
• Lead procurement for new warehouse sites across the Americas region (US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil).
• Manage end‑to‑end warehouse leasing processes, including vendor sourcing, negotiation, contract review, and cost analysis.
• Evaluate warehouse locations, facility conditions, and operational requirements to support company's expansion strategy.
2. Materials & Engineering Procurement
• Oversee procurement of warehouse materials, racking systems, equipment, engineering supplies, and construction‑related items.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to optimize procurement strategies.
3. Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation
• Identify, assess, and onboard suppliers across the Americas region.
• Lead commercial negotiations, contract drafting, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with company's procurement standards and regional regulations.
4. Cross‑regional Collaboration
• Work closely with China headquarters and regional teams across APAC, North America, and LATAM.
• Prepare procurement reports, business cases, and documentation for cross‑time‑zone communication.
• Support global procurement alignment and contribute to standardized processes.
5. Project Execution & Cost Optimization
• Support the launch of six new warehouses by managing procurement timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and implement procurement best practices.
• Ensure procurement activities meet operational, safety, and quality requirements.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related fields.
• 5–10 years of procurement experience, preferably in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, or industrial operations.
• Proven experience in warehouse leasing procurement, facility materials purchasing, and engineering supplies procurement.
• Strong bilingual communication skills (Mandarin & English).
• Prior experience working in a multinational Chinese enterprise (e.g., JD, Alibaba, Huawei, SF Express, etc.).
• Ability to work across time zones and produce clear written communication for global teams.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and project execution skills.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Fontana, CA.
Preferred
• Experience supporting multi‑country procurement projects (US/Canada/Mexico/Brazil).
• Familiarity with warehouse operations, 3PL facilities, and supply chain infrastructure.
• Knowledge of procurement systems, contract management tools, and cost‑control methodologies.
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