Global General Procurement Professional

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Req #

WD00089951

Career area:

Supply Chain

Country/Region:

United States of America

State:

North Carolina

City:

Whitsett

Date:

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations:

United States of America - North Carolina - Whitsett

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Description and Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing management:

Based on internal business requirements and external industry new change, design manufacturing category sourcing strategies
Supplier onboarding: evaluate supplier by online survey or onsite audit about technical\commercial capacity, lead supplier qualification till supplier onboard in system.
Supplier selection: lead X-team conduct RFP process, select supplier with comprehensive solution.

Contract Management:

Participate in contract negotiations, ensuring cost-effective terms and conditions.
Manage contract changes and variations, assessing their financial implications.
Monitor contract compliance and performance.

Suppliers Management:

Supplier overall strategies set up per Lenovo strategy and MFG program requirements. Regular review and adjust to reflect the most updated supplier targets& requirements.
Supplier selection/evaluation/negotiation: through various sourcing activities, ensure max values delivered and whole process compliance.
Supplier partnership enhancement: share strategies and align win-win solutions, close interlock with strategic supplier leadership, regular catch up to revisit support needs between parties.
Supplier Performances management: through daily operation management and regular performance review, drive for supplier solutions enhance, process optimization, creative innovations and technical enhance to support LME strategy.
Supplier risks management: close monitor key vendors supply and financial risks, prepare mitigation plans to ensure business development.

Risk Management:

Identify and assess risks associated with WWGP and SHs.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Monitor risk performance and provide updates to management.

Professional Development and Compliance:

Staying up to date with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to category management.
Continuously improving personal skills and knowledge through professional development activities.
Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures related to cost management.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or similar degrees
8+ years of experience
Must have indirect procurement experience/knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

Interpersonal communication skills
negotiation skills
Deep knowledge on real estate and indirect procurement
Able to work a hybrid schedule
Able to work outside of normal hours due to team being based in different places

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

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