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As a Series Procurement Specialist at DeepDrive, you will build and optimize the supplier network for next-generation electric drive technology. Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager in China, you will drive sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure a reliable supply base for both development and series production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sourcing and procurement strategies to ensure cost competitiveness and supply security across assigned material categories
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective supplier negotiations, competitive bidding, localization, and supplier optimization
- Analyze supply markets, cost structures, and supplier landscapes to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and maintain competitive positioning
- Ensure material availability by proactively managing supplier performance, capacity constraints, quality risks, and implementing dual-sourcing and supplier development initiatives
- Build and maintain a strong supplier base through selection, evaluation, development, and phase-out processes in collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams
- Partner with R&D and Engineering teams throughout the product development cycle, identifying suitable suppliers and ensuring timely sample procurement to meet project milestones
- Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and realize productivity and cost-improvement opportunities
- Manage supplier relationships and act as the primary procurement interface for assigned commodities and projects
- Support additional procurement and sourcing activities as required by business needs
This is a highly cross-functional role with direct impact on DeepDrive's growth, competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in Strategic Procurement, Project Procurement, or comparable purchasing role within high-tech manufacturing environment
- Experience in electrical or mechanical manufacturing industry highly desirable; knowledge of electric motor components is a strong advantage
- Fluent in English and confident using it as a working language
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and sourcing strategies
- Solid technical understanding of materials and components within area of responsibility
- Good understanding of quality management principles, commercial practices, and contract law
- Proven negotiation skills and ability to build successful supplier relationships
- Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities with experience driving cross-functional teams and procurement initiatives
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus
- Analytical, proactive, and results-oriented with hands-on approach to problem-solving
- Willingness to travel frequently, including domestic and international business travel
