(Senior) Procurement Manager, Game Marketing

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Marketing

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Summary

The (Senior) Procurement Manager, Game Marketing at Tencent Games is responsible for sourcing and market analysis of global service procurement projects in Europe. Duties include communicating procurement needs, sourcing European suppliers, conducting on-site inspections, managing local supplier relationships and contracts, and ensuring high-quality resource supply. The role also involves contract execution, performance management (purchasing, payment, risk management, supplier performance), and team management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of European service procurement experience, strong English skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and a passion for games.
Must have:
  • 5+ years service procurement experience in Europe
  • Strong understanding of procurement concepts and processes
  • Excellent English communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience in contract management and execution
  • Ability to manage suppliers and teams effectively
Good to have:
  • Experience in the internet industry
  • Experience working with an international team
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About Tencent
Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.
Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.

Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.
  • Responsible for the sourcing and supply market analysis of IEG global service procurement projects in Europe, participate in the communication and confirmation of procurement needs, and conduct Europe supplier sourcing and on-site inspections.
  • Responsible for the introduction of local suppliers and contract management, help the business actively expand, innovate on the operation mode, gain insight into the most popular resources in the market, and ensure the supply of high-quality resources.
  • Responsible for local procurement contract execution and performance management, including purchasing, payment, execution risk management, supplier performance and team ranking management.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor degree or above, with more than 5 years experience in service procurement in one or more than one countries in Europe.
  • A clear understanding of the procurement concept and process, and a basic understanding of the Internet industry.
  • Excellent English skills for barrier-free communication, with solid experience in business writing and negotiation.
  • Excellent coordination and communication skills, being able to conduct business negotiations independently, and ensure the results of implementation.
  • A team player, a fast learner, with ability to work under pressure and willingless to take new challenges.
  • Passionate about games, experience working with an international team is preferred.

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About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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