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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Engineer Sourcing-Mechanical

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeZhuhai, Guangdong Province, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or higher in a science or engineering field; mechanical or materials fields are preferred.
  • Familiarity with the supplier market for CNC parts, sheet metal parts, plastic parts, and other mechanical parts, including their performance characteristics, specifications, and pricing structures.
  • In-depth knowledge of the mechanical parts industry, including processing methods and quality standards.
  • Strong commercial negotiation and supply-chain risk management capabilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, spoken and written, with overseas suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, qualify, and continuously optimize mechanical suppliers; establish and strengthen supplier resources to build a stable and competitive supply chain.
  • Identify and manage supply-chain risks, develop second sources to reduce single-supplier dependency, and lead commercial negotiations, price management, and supplier relationship management.
  • Lead requests for quotation, supplier selection, and cost analysis for new products; drive value analysis/value engineering initiatives through design optimization, process improvements, and resource integration to reduce costs and improve efficiency and value.
  • Evaluate manufacturing process feasibility and supplier technical capabilities; drive process optimization and capability development and improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and service.
  • Participate throughout the product development lifecycle, supporting supplier development, sample validation, first article inspection, and production ramp-up to ensure timely project progress and successful mass production.

Desired Qualifications

  • A mechanical or materials-related field of study.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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