Supply Chain Manager (China Sourcing & Construction Project Procurement) Live
Roles & Responsibilities
About the role
Wellsmart Group develops and builds resort and residential projects in Australia (Lindeman Island, Queensland) and New Zealand (Queenstown). We need one person to own the entire supply chain for construction materials from China — from the first quotation to the last claim.
Key responsibilities
Source construction materials in China (rebar, conduit, MEP, doors/windows, tiles, sanitaryware, hardware) against project BOQs and drawings
Get at least three quotes, negotiate, and set contract and payment terms
Chase every order to the end: samples, production, inspection, loading
Book freight, prepare export/import documents and work with AU/NZ customs brokers — including the barge leg to Lindeman Island and the inland leg to Queenstown
Plan deliveries with site managers and keep them informed
Handle shortages, damage, warranty and late-delivery claims until they are closed
Run supplier WeChat groups on the company account; confirm agreed numbers by email or PO the same day
About you
3–6 years in procurement or trade, with at least 2 years buying directly from China-based suppliers and exporting
Construction, real estate or hotel project background — you have bought materials during the build or fit-out phase
Fluent written and spoken Mandarin — required for daily factory negotiation
Working knowledge of shipping documents and Incoterms
Daily use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude or similar) in your work
Bachelor's degree; based in Singapore; able to travel to China a few times a year
Tell employers what skills you have
Negotiation
Doors & Windows
Purchase Contracts
Customs Brokerage
MEP
Hardware
Lazy Loading
Group Supply Chain
Running Orders
Production
warranty claims
Rebar
Inspection Checks
Supply Chain Management
Building Materials
Delivery Management