20four7VA

Procurement Specialist, Aerospace & Defence, Mandarin-speaking

20four7VA

part-time

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Location: 🌎 Anywhere in the World

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Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • 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.
  • Initial Paid Trial (5–10 Hours) Scope:
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.