General Job Description – Procurement Specialist / Procurement Engineer
Job Title: Procurement Specialist / Procurement Engineer
Location: Jiaxing
Department: Supply Chain / Procurement
Employment Type: Full-time
⭐ Job Responsibilities
1. Supplier Sourcing & Management
Identify, evaluate, and develop qualified suppliers for materials, components, and outsourced services.
Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and performance evaluations.
Maintain supplier database and build long-term strategic partnerships.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contract conditions.
2. Procurement Execution
Execute daily purchasing activities including RFQ, quotation comparison, PO issuance, and order follow-up.
Ensure timely delivery of materials to support production and project schedules.
Track order status, coordinate logistics, and resolve delivery or quality issues.
Optimize procurement cost through negotiation, alternative sourcing, and BOM optimization.
3. Cost Control & Optimization
Analyze material cost structure and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
Work with engineering teams to evaluate alternative components and suppliers.
Participate in cost‑down projects and support annual procurement budget planning.
4. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with R&D, production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure procurement aligns with technical and production requirements.
Support new product introduction (NPI) by sourcing new materials and coordinating supplier readiness.
Assist quality team in handling supplier quality issues and corrective actions.
5. Risk Management & Compliance
Monitor market trends, supply risks, and price fluctuations.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and industry standards.
Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and documentation.
⭐ Job Requirements
1. Education & Background
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.
3–8 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, electronics, instrumentation, or industrial automation.
2. Technical Skills
Familiar with procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
Experience with electronic components, mechanical parts, or industrial materials is preferred.
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Kingdee, UFIDA, etc.).
Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Excel.
3. Soft Skills
Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination abilities.
High sense of responsibility, result‑oriented mindset, and ability to work under pressure.
Good problem‑solving skills and cross‑department collaboration capability.
English reading and basic communication skills preferred.
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
Experience in instrumentation, sensors, electronics, or precision manufacturing.
Familiarity with supplier quality management (SQM) and cost‑down projects.
Experience in sourcing overseas suppliers or managing international procurement.