Regional Strategic Purchasing Engineer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Regional Strategic Purchasing Engineer (Automotive): Managing procurement of components and sourcing reliable suppliers to meet regional and global BU3 business plans with an accent on cost optimization and supplier panel maintenance. Focus on cost review, negotiation, and collaborating with PMs and QMs to implement NPI and design changes.

Location: Shanghai, China

Company

A leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry focusing on efficient and environmentally friendly mobility solutions.

What you will do

• Assure procurement of components at competitive prices from stable, reliable suppliers.
• Identify and introduce new competitive suppliers while optimizing the existing supplier panel.
• Perform cost reviews and lead price negotiations.
• Collaborate with Project and Quality Managers to execute NPI and supplier or design changes per MAPIM procedure.
• Maintain critical procurement data using Jaggar, MAPIM, and SAP systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with an engineering background.
• Proven sourcing experience, specifically within the automotive or aftermarket industries.
• Product knowledge of Thermal and Fluids products.
• Expertise in VDA, IATF 16949 quality systems, and procedures including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, and SPC.
• Excellent written and spoken English proficiency.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office, with the ability to understand engineering drawings.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment with exciting international assignments.
• Ongoing opportunities for personal and career development.
• Diverse and inclusive team culture.
• Standard full-time employment with a 40-hour work week.

Hiring process

• Initial screening call.
• One or more personal interviews.