Procurement Lead

Your role

As a Procurement Lead, your mission is to

Lead the Sourcing and Supplier Quality function for VSC product localization in China, driving the development of a competitive, qualified and resilient local supply base for complex products and components.  You will report to China Program Manager.

You will

• Lead the sourcing strategy and execution for product localization projects from supplier scouting through qualification and production ramp-up.
• Develop product and sourcing strategies, including local vs. global sourcing, supplier selection and supplier allocation.
• Identify, evaluate and develop capable Chinese suppliers for technically complex products and components.
• Lead cost analysis, Should-Cost / Should-Pay and commercial negotiations to achieve competitive product costs.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and drive supplier performance in Cost, Quality, Delivery and Technology.
• Work closely with SQEs to ensure effective supplier qualification and industrialization, including APQP / PPAP.
• Act as the key interface between Chinese suppliers and global Engineering / R&D teams, facilitating technical communication and localization decisions.
• Read and understand English engineering drawings, BOMs and technical specifications and translate technical requirements into sourcing and supplier development actions.
• Lead and develop a team of Sourcing and SQE Engineers and drive effective cross-functional collaboration.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing and/or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong and demonstrated experience in product / supply chain localization and China supplier development.
• Solid experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation.
• Strong understanding of product cost structure, Should-Cost analysis and cost reduction methodologies.
• Good knowledge of supplier quality and industrialization processes, including APQP and PPAP.
• Able to understand English engineering drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.
• Strong English communication skills with the ability to work directly with overseas Engineering / R&D teams.
• Strong project management, analytical, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in technically complex, precision-engineered products is highly preferred, particularly in industries such as vacuum technology / vacuum pumps, automotive turbochargers, high-speed motors and drives, aerospace engines / turbomachinery, semiconductor equipment, or other advanced manufacturing industries.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

Option 1: On-Site
This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Shanghai, China (CN). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

Contact information

 Talent Acquisition Team: Alice Jie Chen