Purchasing Engineer: Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Excellence

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 0%

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky (CATK) is seeking a Purchasing Engineer to drive cost-effective sourcing, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements.

The role collaborates with Engineering on specifications, audits supplier capabilities, and optimizes the supply chain while using ERP systems like SAP, SRM, and CLM to ensure accurate data entry and seamless purchasing workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Technical understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PPT) and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Languages: Fluent English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to broaden the supply base.
• Perform supplier risk assessment and performance monitoring.
• Analyze total cost of ownership (TCO) and lead negotiations to reduce costs.
• Collaborate with Engineering to define specifications, ensure feasibility, and conduct supplier capability audits.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage procurement contracts and purchasing agreements.
• Drive supplier improvement programs, material standardization, and supply chain continuity.
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP, SRM, CLM) for purchase orders, supplier data, and tracking.

Skills

Fluent English

Mandarin proficiency

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

SRM

CLM

MS Office

Job description

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky (CATK) is seeking a Purchasing Engineer to drive cost-effective sourcing, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance to meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements.

The role collaborates with Engineering on specifications, audits supplier capabilities, and optimizes the supply chain while using ERP systems like SAP, SRM, and CLM to ensure accurate data entry and seamless purchasing workflows.