Strategic Purchasing Engineer - Cost & Supply Chain

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

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 requires collaboration with Engineering on specifications, a strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP/SRM/CLM), and excellent communication in English. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, SCM, or related field.
• 3+ years in strategic sourcing, purchasing, or engineering in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; monitor performance.
• Lead cost reduction via total cost of ownership analysis and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Engineering to define specs and assess supplier capabilities.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage procurement contracts/purchasing agreements.
• Drive supplier improvement programs and standardization to ensure continuity.
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP, SRM, CLM) for POs, supplier data and tracking.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Engineering drawings

Excel

PPT

ERP systems

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Mandarin language (plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

SRM

CLM

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 requires collaboration with Engineering on specifications, a strong understanding of ERP systems (SAP/SRM/CLM), and excellent communication in English. A competitive benefits package is provided.