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CPT-9593 Procurement Specialist (Aerospace & Defence, Mandarin-speaking)
REQUIRED SERVICE:
REQUESTED EXPERIENCE TIER LEVEL: Junior- Senior Level
MIN. HOURS/WEEK: 10 hours/week
SHIFT TIME ZONE: EST
SHIFT HOURS: TBD
SHIFT DAYS: TBD
Number of VAs: 1
GENDER PREFERENCE: N/A
LANGUAGES SPOKEN/PREFERENCE: English/ Mandarin
ACCENT PREFERENCE: Neutral
REGION PREFERENCES: N/A
Procurement Specialist (Aerospace & Defence, Mandarin-speaking)
Purpose:
Source, qualify, and maintain a PRC-free, trusted-origin supply chain with a strong focus on Taiwan’s aerospace, defence, and high-trust electronics sectors.
Your outputs will feed directly into sales, catalogue development, and rapid-response procurement for NATO, Five Eyes, Ukraine, and other Western-aligned markets.
This role requires fluent Mandarin to enable direct engagement with Taiwan-based suppliers, manufacturers, and export partners.
What You’ll Deliver (First 60–90 Days)
• Live Taiwan supplier catalogue in line with our licensed export scope: semiconductors, PCBA, power systems, optics, comms, avionics, airframe/mechanical components, and software/services.
• Supplier heatmap showing capabilities, pricing, lead times, certifications, export readiness, and compliance status (NDAA / PRC-free / trusted origin).
• Top-10 Quick Wins report identifying immediately marketable products for NATO/Five Eyes customers.
• BOM Substitution Library for high-demand PRC-origin components with Taiwan alternatives.
• Gap report showing where Taiwan cannot currently supply competitively, to avoid wasted bidding.
Core Responsibilities
1. Supplier Identification & Qualification
• Research, shortlist, and verify Taiwan-based suppliers across all licensed product categories.
• Assess compliance (NDAA, PRC-free, trusted origin) and gather proof-of-origin documentation.
• Confirm export experience, licensing, production capacity, and willingness to engage in private label or contract manufacturing.
2. Supplier Engagement (Mandarin)
• Conduct outreach in Mandarin to build trust and secure competitive terms.
• Negotiate MOQs, sample policies, pricing bands, and lead times directly with supplier decision-makers.
• Maintain long-term relationships for ongoing procurement and urgent fulfilment needs.
3. Catalogue & Market Intelligence
• Maintain a live supplier database (Sheets/CRM) with detailed specs, certifications, pricing, and compliance notes.
• Work with internal teams to ensure product data is ready for client-facing catalogues.
• Monitor Taiwan industry developments, new capabilities, and trade show announcements.
4. BOM Substitution & Sourcing Support
• Analyze customer bills of materials containing PRC-origin parts and identify Taiwan-made equivalents.
• Document substitutions with spec comparisons, lead times, and pricing.
• Provide sourcing input for urgent, high-priority orders (e.g., Ukraine shortages, NATO tenders).
5. Compliance & Documentation
• Ensure all supplier entries meet internal quality checklist requirements: compliance proof, category tagging, source links, and certification verification.
• Maintain a clean, auditable record of supplier communications and compliance documents.
Required Experience
• Language: Native or fluent Mandarin, plus professional English (written and spoken).
• Industry Knowledge: 3–5 years in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management—preferably in aerospace, defence, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Technical Familiarity: Understanding of semiconductors, electronics, power systems, or mechanical components.
• Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of NDAA, PRC-free sourcing, and international export control considerations.
• Proven ability to work with Taiwanese suppliers and navigate cultural/business protocols.
• Proficient in Google Sheets/Excel; able to manage structured datasets and supplier scorecards.
KPIs
• Supplier coverage: At least 100 Taiwan-based suppliers mapped and qualified within 90 days.
• Compliance proof: ≥90% of supplier entries with verified NDAA/PRC-free documentation.
• BOM substitutions: Minimum of 20 PRC → Taiwan substitutions identified in the first quarter.
• Time-to-market: Top-10 Quick Wins identified and delivered to sales within 60 days.
• Engagement: Positive response/engagement rate from ≥70% of targeted Taiwan suppliers.
Initial Paid Trial (5–10 Hours)
Scope: Taiwan semiconductor & PCBA supplier landscape.
Deliverables:
• 15 verified suppliers (with compliance notes, specs, and certifications).
• Supplier heatmap matrix with lead times, pricing bands, and export experience.
• 5 PRC → Taiwan BOM substitutions.
• Summary of top 3 immediate supply opportunities.
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What we offer:
- Competitive rates
- Weekly payments
- Annual rate increase (based on performance)
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Various open roles are available
- Free training and upskilling
- Constant support and guidance from managers and mentors
- Clear schedules and guidelines
- A vibrant community always ready to support you
- And more!
