About the role
About the Job
As a Series Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in building and optimizing DeepDrive’s supplier network for next-generation electric drive technology. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams, you will drive sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure a reliable supply base for both development and series production. This is a highly cross-functional role with a direct impact on DeepDrive’s growth, competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.
This role reports directly to our Procurement Manager in China.
Your Tasks
* 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, supplier optimization, and other strategic sourcing levers.
* Analyze supply markets, cost structures, and supplier landscapes to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and maintain a competitive cost position.
* Ensure material availability by proactively managing supplier performance, capacity constraints, quality risks, and sourcing strategies, including dual-sourcing and supplier development initiatives.
* Build and maintain a strong supplier base through supplier selection, evaluation, development, and phase-out processes in close collaboration with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams.
* Partner with R&D and Engineering teams throughout the product development cycle, identifying suitable suppliers, supporting sourcing activities, and ensuring timely sample procurement to meet project milestones.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and realize productivity and cost-improvement opportunities across the organization.
* 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.
* Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager.
Your Profile
* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
* 3+ years of experience in Strategic Procurement, Project Procurement, or a comparable purchasing role within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
* Experience in the electrical or mechanical manufacturing industry is 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 the materials and components within your area of responsibility.
* Good understanding of quality management principles, commercial practices, and contract law.
* Proven negotiation skills and the 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 a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
* Willingness to travel frequently, including domestic and international business travel.