Indirect Purchasing Specialist

Gotion, Inc. is based in Silicon Valley in California, with R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world’s first mass commercial e-bus route.

Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.

Responsibility: 

• Proactively lead sourcing efforts beginning with spend analysis through contract execution
• Develops synergies and optimize working process between internal business stakeholders and Procurement
• Drafts and edits commercial documents (RFPs, RFQs, Contracts, Terms & Conditions, etc.)
• Coordinates and leads review/approval process for procurement/sourcing contracts/agreements in accordance with company policies.
• Leads supplier evaluation and selection process
• Manages Service Level Agreements with suppliers
• Identifies and leads process/continuous improvement efforts
• Provide regular updates and reports to manager and purchasing staff on cost improvements

Requirement: 

• Bachelor’s degree - preferably in Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain Management
• Three to five years’ experience in Purchasing / Sourcing, or other business experience requiring strong negotiating skills.
• Experience in all aspects of sourcing including contract negotiations, commodity-based materials management, project management, and commercial analysis
• Ability to effectively manage internal and external stakeholder in high pace and high-pressure environment.
• Knowledge of: Procurement & Business Operations; Conceptual understanding of & ability to learn procurement/ordering processing systems
• Excellent communication, problem solving, project management, organizational and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, results driven.
• Excellent knowledge office applications like Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and project management tools.
• Strong team contributor, comfortable in leading cross functional teams.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To all recruitment agencies: Gotion does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees or any company email. Gotion will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.