Supply Chain Specialist New Manteno, Illinois

Gotion, Inc.; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Inc. is expanding its North American footprint with a focus on localizing battery pack and energy storage components in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The role leads regional sourcing, supplier onboarding, and price negotiation to drive cost-outcomes and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate has NA supply chain experience, strong negotiation and ERP skills, and English proficiency; Mandarin is a plus. The base pay range reflects local market conditions in Manteno, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above; masters preferred in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics, chemical engineering, and related majors.
• Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Know Automotive Industry Standards like IATF16949 or VDA, with APQP/PPAP understanding.
• Global sourcing experience and knowledge of NAFTA, HS CODE, and trade regulations.
• Excellent English; Mandarin a plus; strong negotiation and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop regional strategies for localizing battery pack and ES sub-components in North America to align with business growth and cost outcomes.
• Develop a North American supplier base, including sourcing, onboarding, and price negotiation, and improve quality and on-time delivery.
• Initiate and execute sourcing strategic initiatives for Battery Pack and ES sub-components, aligned with regional and global teams.
• Implement annual cost reduction targets for Pack/ES components and promote VA/VE plans.
• Be responsible for cost models of Pack/ES components and optimization of supply chain layout and benchmarks.
• Support/lead commodity management through APQP, PPAP, and agile squad in the region.
• Conduct Supplier Business Reviews and manage relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Manage purchasing contracts and order processing; benchmark procurement processes for NA region.

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation

Sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop regional strategies for localizing battery pack and Energy Storage (ES) sub-components in North America (USA, Mexico, Canada) to align with business growth plans, and generate cost-outcome results.
• Develop a supply base in North America, including but not limited to supplier sourcing, onboarding, and price negotiation, and improve quality and on time delivery service performance.
• Initiate, develop, and execute sourcing strategic initiatives for Battery Pack and ES sub-components (including but not limited to Aluminum Pack Housing, Pack Cover, Plastic Injection, Wire/Harness, Sheet Metal components, Electronics, BMS etc.), with alignment with the regional business leader, also the global components category team.
• Be responsible for implementing the annual cost reduction targets for Pack/ES components and promoting the implementation of VA/VE plans.
• Be responsible for the cost model of Pack/ES components, the optimization of supply chain layout, the establishment and analysis of cost benchmarks, and capacity analysis planning.
• Support/lead the management of the commodity through the APQP, PPAP, and agile squad processes in region.
• Conduct Supplier Business Reviews and manage relationships with strategic suppliers on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for supplier performance review with a cross-functional team.
• Be responsible for purchasing contracts and order processing.
• Benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices for North America region.
• Build up our SAP system for North America under the support of regional/HQ IT and supply chain.
• Manage relationships with internal customers and stakeholders to provide the best overall outcomes from the supply chain.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above Masters preferred in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics, chemical engineering, and related majors.
• Basic Purchasing Experience in automotive, Energy Storage or another manufacturing industry. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle etc.
• Know Automotive Industry Standards like IATF16949 or VDA, with an understanding of APQP, and/or PPAP.
• Market knowledge and intelligence of the supply base in North America (USA, Mexico, Canada), China and so on.
• Global sourcing experience and global strategic thinking and knowledge of global trade rules & regulations in import/export and global logistics, FTA, HS CODE and Components Certificate like UL.
• Skilled at contracts and knowledgeable of local tax regulations and local laws in the US.
• Ability to demonstrate effective negotiation styles and techniques.
• Strong coordination & collaboration ability with internal customers.
• Strong self-learning ability within the new business environment and cultures.
• Experience within battery pack components, power electronics and other related electrification commodities is a plus.
• Excellent level of spoken and written English.
• Mandarin or Chinese working experience is a plus

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.

Expected Pay Range

$70,000 - 110,000 USD

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion. The base pay range for this role is shown below, and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, and location.

Expected Pay Range

$70,000 - $110,000 USD

Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.

We provide equal opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), parental status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Gotion Inc., we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.