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Aumovio

Software-defined vehicles hardware and software solutions

Advance Purchasing Engineer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Control supplier-related milestones during product development and ensure component sourcing is completed on time.
  • Ensure suppliers are involved early in the development phase, such as during the concept phase, when requested.
  • Maintain and document supplier and material status, including for gate reviews.
  • Drive and control the component change-management process with suppliers, purchasing categories, and Supplier Quality Management through Start of Production (SOP).
  • Lead the sourcing team according to the automotive sourcing process, tracking sourcing planning and execution from kick-off through supplier nomination.
  • Drive sourcing to achieve the best cost and quality, including capacity, meet project milestones, and secure supplier nomination at Product Lifecycle (PLC) gate 55.
  • Send requests for quotation to selected suppliers, order B/C component samples, and support category purchasing in negotiations.
  • Safeguard supplier risk exposure related to geographic hazards, geopolitics, financial, technical, and supply risks.
  • Create and maintain sourcing documentation through official nomination.
  • Track component development and validation with Supplier Quality Management through successful SOP.
  • Ensure a comprehensive handover to plant purchasing no later than PLC gate 80.
  • Take commercial responsibility for material costs of the Business Area products and generate and maintain the bill of materials view.
  • Participate in design-to-cost activities during the product concept and development phase to achieve material cost targets during acquisition.
  • Calculate and control the bill of materials during acquisition and project phases to meet Business Area product cost targets.
  • Be responsible for sourcing after SOP, including capacity extensions.
  • Initiate or support redesign-to-cost or cost-reduction programs for Business Area products after SOP.
  • Evaluate cost-optimization ideas with Engineering and prepare decision papers.
  • Track the introduction of material-related redesign-to-cost measures.
  • Translate the Business Area product and technology roadmap into a component and technology roadmap.
  • Conduct strategy reviews with main categories to identify required actions, gaps, and supplier-development activities.
  • Initiate scouting activities with category management to close identified gaps.

About the Company

Aumovio

Software-defined vehicles hardware and software solutions

Aumovio provides hardware and software for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) across Autonomous Mobility, Safety and Motion, User Experience, and Architecture and Network Solutions. Its products include sensor systems, displays, braking and comfort systems, software platforms, and driver-assistance systems, plus platforms like Green Electric Caliper, Xelve, and Road to Cloud for SDVs. Born from a 2025 spin-off of Continental’s Automotive group, it operates as an independent company based in Frankfurt and serves nearly all leading automakers worldwide. The company aims to grow long-term sales beyond €24 billion and achieve an adjusted EBIT margin of 6.0–8.0%, by expanding software-enabled mobility and cloud connectivity.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Germany
Founded
2025

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