Purchase officer
Core
Manage procurement processes for mechanical components, fixtures, tools, and equipment to ensure timely, cost-effective acquisition and strong supplier relationships.
Role type
Senior Purchase Officer (Procurement) (via careerplan.io/jobs/47-002-81-E62-purchase-officer)
Builds
Mechanical components, fixtures, tools & equipment for EV power electronics manufacturing
Domain
Automotive supply chain / Manufacturing / EV power electronics
Required skills
Supplier sourcing and qualification, Cost analysis (ABC/Should costing), Negotiation, Supply chain risk management, Import/export compliance, ERP documentation, ISO/TS/APQP/PPAP knowledge
Preferred skills
Cost reduction initiatives, Strategic sourcing, Contingency planning
Technologies
ERP systems, Excel, PowerPoint, AI tools
Responsibilities
Source and qualify suppliers for mechanical components; Independently perform ABC & Should costing for mechanical parts; Identify and implement cost levers for better price negotiation; Onboard new/strategic sources for QCDDM improvement; Maintain procurement documentation in ERP; Conduct supplier quality audits; Mitigate supply chain risks; Manage import/export processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC