Job Responsibilities

1. Supplier Development & Management: Based on equipment R&D and production needs, identify, evaluate, and develop new non-standard part suppliers (e.g., machining, electroplating, fixtures); establish and maintain a reliable supplier pool.

2. Technical Communication & Requirement Translation: Work closely with R&D and engineering teams to accurately understand technical drawings and process requirements (e.g., machining, surface treatment) for non-standard parts; clearly communicate these to suppliers to ensure their production capability matches requirements.

3. Project Procurement Execution: Responsible for sample procurement, RFQ during pre-project phase, and material procurement during mass production, ensuring procurement progress meets project timelines.

4. Quality & Cost Control: Ensure quality of non-standard parts from suppliers; handle defective returns; conduct commercial negotiations to optimize procurement costs and control budgets.

5. Process & Systems: Familiar with ERP systems for procurement process management; understand requirements of quality management systems like IATF 16919 on procurement; handle relevant documentation.

Requirements

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical engineering, materials, electronics, precision instrumentation, supply chain management, or related STEM fields.

2. Experience: Typically 3+ years of procurement or supply chain experience; experience in semiconductor equipment, photovoltaics, new energy, or automotive manufacturing preferred; especially familiar with electroplating, machining, etc.

3. Core Skills:

   • Able to read mechanical drawings, understand basic machining and electroplating processes.

   • Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.

   • Good English communication skills (written and spoken) to handle communications with international suppliers.

   • Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and sense of responsibility.

4. Other: Willing to travel frequently for projects or supplier audits.