What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Midea Group?
About the Role
Position SummaryElectrolux Midea Appliance Manufacturing (EMAM) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage the full lifecycle of daily purchase orders (POs) for materials used in home appliance manufacturing, including electronic components, hardware, plastic parts, and packaging materials. The position partners with suppliers and internal Planning, Logistics, Quality, and Research and Development (R&D) teams to secure timely delivery of quality materials at optimal cost, maintain compliance with company controls and audit requirements, and support uninterrupted factory production and continuous supply chain improvement.
Responsibilities
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or higher; preferred fields of study include Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Professional Experience
- Two to four years of procurement execution experience in a large manufacturing organization, such as home appliances, electronics, automotive, or consumer goods.
- Familiarity with home appliance production flows, including assembly-line operating cadence, and basic knowledge of common electronic and mechanical materials.
- Systems and Technical Skills
- Proficiency using mainstream supply chain planning (SCP) systems and procurement-related business systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel data processing skills, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
- Ability to analyze order, delivery, and inventory information to identify risk, inaccuracies, and improvement opportunities.
- Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate fluently, orally and in writing, with overseas headquarters teams or external suppliers.
- Strong cross-functional communication and supplier coordination abilities.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Professional supply chain certifications, such as CPIM or CSCP (APICS/ASCM) or CPSM (ISM).
- Experience with large-scale ERP system upgrades, including SAP S/4HANA migration, or supply chain digital transformation projects.
- Core Competencies
- Communication and Influence: Demonstrated cross-cultural and cross-functional communication skills, sound supplier negotiation abilities, and professionalism under pressure.
- Results Orientation and Crisis Management: Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing orders, supply disruptions, and urgent manufacturing demands.
- Data Analysis and Insight: Ability to identify potential supply shortages, delivery failures, and inventory overstock trends and recommend practical responses.
- Compliance and Attention to Detail: Consistent accuracy when managing high volumes of purchase orders and financial reconciliations; adherence to audit and control requirements.
- Team Collaboration: Effectiveness in matrix organizations and commitment to shared production and factory performance goals.