# Senior Sourcing Engineer

**Company**: AVL Beijing Liaison Office
**Location**: Beijing
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: permanent
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive

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## Description

As a Senior Sourcing Engineer at AVL Beijing Liaison Office, you will leverage your high-level expertise to source materials, services, and manage supplier development, partnerships, and maintenance. You will also support new bidding cases and handle purchasing projects as assigned.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Identifying and sourcing suppliers to fulfill purchasing requirements

- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable supply chains

- Negotiating favorable terms, pricing, and conditions with suppliers

- Executing day-to-day purchasing activities, including order placement and delivery follow-up

- Contributing to cost optimization programs and achieving cost-saving targets

- Identifying and mitigating risks from suppliers and conducting market research to stay informed about industry trends

- Ensuring all purchasing activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering field

- At least 3 years of experience in senior strategic purchasing or sourcing, preferably in a project-driven or industrial environment

- Experience in the manufacturing industry, machinery, or systems engineering industries is a plus

- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and procurement software (SRM)

- Strong negotiation and communication skills

- Ability to analyze market trends and data

- Deep understanding of product cost analysis and cost engineering methods

- Knowledge of trade and compliance regulations

- Advanced skills in supplier negotiation, contract management, and risk assessment

We offer you the opportunity to work with a leading mobility technology company, contributing to environmentally friendly technical solutions and sustainable reduction of CO2 emissions.

Additional benefits include:

- Occasional travel for meetings with suppliers and industry events

- Opportunity to work in an international environment

## Skills

### Required
- ERP systems (SAP)
- procurement software (SRM)
- negotiation
- communication
- market analysis
- cost engineering
- compliance regulations
- supplier negotiation
- contract management
- risk assessment

### Nice to have
- manufacturing industry
- machinery
- systems engineering
- Mandarin

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