Purchase Specialist, Indirect
Date: Aug 10, 2026
Location: Suzhou, JS, CN, 215332
Company: Belden Inc
Innovation Starts With You
Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.
Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.
JOB SUMMARY
• Conduct price inquiries timely. Release P.O. to domestic and overseas suppliers on time and submit invoices as scheduled. Guarantee on-time delivery and timely receipt of goods.
• Supplier identification, selection and management (for indirect material and service).
• Actively in cost reduction programs and negotiate with supplier for price, T&Cs when necessary.
• Perform data analysis and prepare regular reports.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct day-to-day procurement on indirect material for the BELDEN APAC;
• Conduct price inquiries timely. Release P.O. to domestic and overseas suppliers on time and submit invoices as scheduled. Guarantee on-time delivery and timely receipt of goods;
• Monitor supplier delivery performance on daily basis, send out backlog report and follow up with supplier for open P.O. status effectively;
• Supplier identification, selection and management (for indirect material and service);
• Attend actively in cost reduction programs and negotiate with supplier for price, T&Cs when necessary;
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as PMC, Production, Engineering, etc for purchase requirement, production plan change and inventory control target;
• Coordinate with Finance to make order payment to supplier smoothly;
• Assist the manager to optimize supplier pool, manage supplier’s performance and relationship in long term efficiency.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Bachelor degree or above with major in Business/Commerce or Engineering;
• 2+ years of buyer or purchasing experience;
• Familiar with ERP system, SAP experience is a plus;
• Good English reading and writing;
• Self-motivated and excellent teamwork;
• Good communication skill.
Let’s Create Possibilities Together.
Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.