About the Role

The Procurement Engineer will be responsible for driving and developing all activities related to the procurement of components for our battery and electrification technologies, with a focus on electrical/electronic components (PCBA, HV Electrical distribution).

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop supplier sourcing strategies, conduct market research, investigate and nominate suppliers.
2. Perform detailed cost analysis, negotiate commercial terms, and prepare proposals.
3. Manage cradle-to-grave supplier relationships, including commercial and contractual support to project teams/engineers.
4. Provide project, budget, cost progress, and reporting to stakeholders.
5. Develop business plans for procurement objectives and activities.
6. Improve and streamline procurement processes.
7. Place contracts and orders, including authorizing payments to suppliers.
8. Create and manage the RFI/RFP/RFQ process.
9. Prepare and deploy contracts.
10. Verify supplier gateway readiness, confirm, and report.
11. Participate in cross-functional cost reduction activities.
12. Support the creation and management of supplier risk and reporting.
13. Manage life cycle costs for a range of commodities.
14. Resolve supplier concerns.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

1. Well-rounded technical knowledge of manufacturing processes involved in the production of electrical/electronic components (PCBA, HV Electrical distribution).
2. Previous experience in battery technology with a wide range of commercial and commodity groups of both low and high value (direct and indirect).
3. Commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
4. Experience in establishing or streamlining procurement processes and procedures.
5. Experience in operating MRP/ERP systems.
6. Solid understanding of procurement procedures.
7. Excellent stakeholder management skills.
8. Proven commercial success and strong negotiation skills.
9. Excellent presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders up to executive level.
10. Great communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships of trust and credibility with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
11. Execution: ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.

Desirable Skills and Experience

The following skills and experience are highly desirable:

1. Enthusiasm in sharing expertise and experience with the team.
2. Vast knowledge of materials and components used in high-performance battery technologies.

What Bold Valuable Technologies Offers

We offer:

1. A high-growth, multicultural, and friendly environment.
2. Private health insurance (company-level plan).
3. Subsidized canteen.
4. Brilliant colleagues and top talent.
5. Regular events and team-building activities.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Bold Valuable Technologies, we value diversity and inclusion. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion, or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

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