Procurement Manager

Experience HELM as a unique family business and an attractive employer. Through a constant exchange of ideas, our ultimate goal is to offer our customers future‑oriented solutions within our global network. At any time, in any place. This allows us to work proactively and think long‑term – in operations, quality management, process optimization, product development and distribution. We are innovation drivers, possibility makers and a reliable partner, all in one.

Procurement Manager
Date: Sep 16, 2026
Location: Shanghai, CN, 200 040
Business Unit: Crop Protection
Job Function: Supply Chain Management / Logistics
Level of Experience: Mid‑Career

Main tasks and objectives

• Fully represent the interest and benefit of Helm AG’s operations in Asia for Crop Solutions.
• Develop the indent purchases on behalf of Helm AG and other Helm companies.
• Develop cooperations with new suppliers and/or new products sourced from Asia.

Individual tasks

• Respect Chinese laws and Helm regulations; dedicate full‑time work capability exclusively to Helm AG’s Chinese operations.
• Systematically maintain and improve Helm’s knowledge of current products and understanding of the local market.
• Monitor the market and propose new opportunities to Helm’s EU overseas teams.
• Expand the network of suppliers with Helm and promote Helm’s activities within the industry.
• Develop and execute performance reviews of suppliers, prioritizing producers.
• Organize frequent supplier visits and supplier selection processes, including corrective action plans.
• Work proactively with Helm colleagues to seize market opportunities and create a procurement plan/strategy that ensures the right product at the right time, place, and price.
• Support creative solutions and methods to protect the company from increased cost.
• Monitor contract fulfillment, manage documentation, and resolve problems as they arise.
• Support patent status evaluation of new products.
• Help selected suppliers communicate their requirements for scientific studies to the labs.
• Guide selected suppliers in preparing regulatory documentation according to Helm’s requirements.
• Compile and share knowledge about new products in Asia.
• Closely work with colleagues overseas to ensure effective communication.

Required Professional Background & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agrochemical, Crop Protection, Chemistry, or International Trade.
• 5–10 years of experience in the agricultural chemicals industry (preferable).

Required Languages

• Native Chinese speaker with fluent English proficiency.

Required Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of the value chain of base chemicals.
• Business affinity with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Curious, proactive, and committed to learning.
• Strong social and communication skills.
• Good industry and business acumen.

Required Tool Know‑How

• Familiarity with Salesforce.
• Experience with Office 365 (OS365).
• Knowledge of SAP (preferred).

We reward commitment with international opportunities, seminars, further training, and benefits that support a balanced work‑life environment. Even if you do not fulfil all of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to receiving your application with all necessary documents via our application portal.