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Procurement Engineer, Proto
Operations
Haiyang, Yantai, Shandong, China
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
Fully responsible for end-to-end procurement management of all prototype materials, standard parts, custom non-standard components and outsourced machining services for the global prototyping center; control procurement lead time, cost and quality, develop and manage supplier resources to guarantee smooth delivery of all sampling projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
Prototype Material & Outsourcing Procurement Execution
- Gather prototype material requirements and technical specifications; identify raw materials, standard parts, custom machined parts and outsourcing demands.
- Send RFQs, compare quotation, lead time and quality capability, select suppliers and release POs.
- Track order delivery, resolve shortages, delays and processing bottlenecks, and escalate procurement risks proactively.
Supplier Development & Management
- Develop and manage qualified domestic and overseas suppliers for metal stock, standard parts, CNC outsourcing, surface treatment and rapid prototyping; conduct supplier audits and maintain supplier database.
- Evaluate suppliers regularly on delivery, quality, cost and service; phase out poor performers and develop alternative suppliers.
- Negotiate price, payment terms and technical agreements to secure favorable trial production pricing and reduce sampling cost.
Procurement Quality & Technical Coordination
- Communicate drawings, tolerances, material grades and surface standards to suppliers; support clarification of special machining and assembly requirements.
- Cooperate on incoming inspection, handle non-conforming materials, and drive supplier rework, replacement or compensation.
- Collect supplier feedback on processing constraints and support prototype design and process optimization.
Procurement Cost & Inventory Control
- Monitor material and outsourcing costs; support cost reduction through bidding, consolidated ordering and material standardization.
- Manage consumables, cutting tools, assembly auxiliaries and standard part safety stock to prevent overstock and shortages.
- Maintain procurement cost records and provide cost data for operational reporting.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Material Science or related majors
- Minimum 2 years of procurement experience in precision machinery prototype, CNC outsourcing or hardware parts industry, familiar with mechanical processing technology preferred.
- Able to read mechanical 2D drawings and basic GD&T requirements, understand common metal materials, surface treatment processes and precision outsourcing processing standards.
- Familiar with the whole procurement process including supplier development, quotation comparison, order tracking and incoming quality complaint handling.
- Skilled in cost negotiation, supplier evaluation and risk control; able to balance lead time, quality and procurement cost.
- Basic English communication capability to negotiate with overseas suppliers and read English technical specifications.
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.