Purchasing manager, direct material

Job Description

Key Accountabilities主要职责：

Identify suitable suppliers for engine components for local production and export

Visit suppliers and evaluate capability of the supplier

Sourcing market research and follow supply chain trends in China and Asia Pacific

Working in projects

Develop commodity strategies based on global procurement strategy

Develop regional procurement strategies (China and Asia excl. India) based on the RRPS production concept and the regionally available goods and services

Conduct research into procurement markets in China and Asia and monitoring the market and price development (worldwide)

Recruit, select and invite suitable suppliers to tender for the MTU engine/system program

Realize savings potential where identified

Significantly expand procurement scopes within China

Purchase materials for production with high attention to cost-effectiveness, quality, schedules, prices and quantities

Build up and sustain supplier-costumer relationship

Regular exchange with global procurement from RRS sites in Germany, US and APAC reg. the commodity strategy.

Organize technical meetings between engineering department in Germany and Chinese suppliers and provide technical support

Procure components for trial, prototype and pre-production series

Support in qualification process

Regular price and contract negotiations with suppliers

Pre-Audit at suppliers

Evaluate and select suppliers (in cooperation with all locations)

Evaluate manufacturing processes at the suppliers (with quality / supplier development) and initiate corrective actions if necessary

Form and develop strategic suppliers

Seek and assure supplier compliance to all RRPS contractual expectations

Conclusion of supply contracts (framework agreements) including agreements pertaining to quality, capacities, rejects and rework regulations

Monitor supplier and identify risks for business continuity

Deputy for Senior Manager Procurement

Represent the purchasing department in case of absence senior manager

Any other assignment from time to time 其他工作安排

Key Experiences and any Qualifications职位主要经验和技能要求：

Degree / Diploma holder in engineering / commerce or similar, or possess equivalent qualifications

At least 10 years relevant working experience

Good command of both spoken & written English, good at office softwares

Good technical understanding

Good knowledge of purchasing process, standard contract and trade terms

Good understanding of ISO 9001 standards

General ability to manage staff

Team player, able to cope with pressure

Knowledge of MTU – products spectrum and work processes

Willing to Travel within China, Asia and overseas ( ~40%)

Person Specification (if applicable) 特别要求（如适用）：NIL

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Job Category

Procurement

Posting Date

24 Sept 2026; 00:09