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ALKEGEN · 19 hours ago

IF - Procurement Manager

North Augusta, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Alkegen is a leading specialty materials company focused on battery technologies and filtration media. The Procurement Category Manager – APAC plays a strategic role in developing sourcing strategies for raw materials and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency and quality in the Industrial Filtration business.

Industrial EngineeringMachinery Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert for assigned material categories within the Industrial Filtration business

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies to achieve cost, quality, and risk reduction targets

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers across China and APAC to strengthen Alkegen’s supply base

Leverage Alkegen’s global footprint to negotiate favourable terms and optimize total cost of ownership

Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to stay informed of trends, pricing, and competitive activity

Perform on-site supplier assessments and lead corrective action plans for quality or delivery issues

Support site Purchasing Managers with purchase order placement, order confirmations, and delivery tracking

Coordinate monthly calls with regional Purchasing Managers to update commodity pricing and market trends

Monitor key raw material prices (fibres, chemicals, scrims) and provide regular pricing updates to global teams

Assist with supplier quotations and cost breakdowns for new business bids and tenders

Consolidate global raw material SKUs where feasible to drive efficiency and cost reduction

Partner with Production, Application Engineering, and Commercial teams to identify alternate raw materials and technical solutions

Support the Global Quality and Operations teams in resolving vendor quality issues

Lead or participate in supplier selection, RFQ issuance, and contract negotiation processes

Coordinate raw material sampling and testing with global manufacturing sites

Ensure adherence to Alkegen’s New Supplier Approval process and procurement governance standards

Develop and maintain detailed category plans, including milestones, savings targets, and implementation roadmaps

Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts and procurement policies

Drive continuous improvement and promote best practices in sourcing and supplier management

Participate in trade shows and industry forums to identify innovation opportunities and emerging suppliers

Qualification

Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsMaterials ScienceAnalytical SkillsERP SystemsProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementFluent in MandarinFluent in EnglishInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or above in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or Textiles (or related field)

5–7 years' experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, ideally within industrial materials, filtration, or textiles

Experience managing suppliers across China/APAC in a global manufacturing environment

Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills

Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and deliver measurable cost savings

Familiarity with procurement systems and tools (e.g., ERP, Tableau, Excel)

Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and verbal)

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Company

ALKEGEN

Alkegen is a specialty materials platform that provides high-performance materials used in advanced applications such as filtration media. It is a sub-organization of Clearlake Capital Group.

Founded in 1891

Buffalo, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees