Head of Procurement & Supplier Quality Management (SQM) China at Aumovio

Shanghai, Shanghai, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Management, Supplier Quality Management, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Risk Management, Leadership, Team Development, Conflict Management, Project Management, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Supply Chain Strategy, Total Landed Cost Analysis, Supplier Panel Management, Zero Defect Culture

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide. Job Description Key Objectives of the Position: Leading the Procurement & Supplier Quality Mgmt Organization in China Defining the supply strategy and negotiating with suppliers to achieve best market conditions Develop/expand China Strategic Supplier List Make the China PUR/SQM processes and setup of increasing importance for global PUR/SQM Main Tasks: Leadership Functionally and/or disciplinary all Procurement and Supplier Quality leadership in China. Coaches and develops the teams and employees. Material Sourcing Initiate and control keeping PCIS targets for each project through effective sourcing decisions, by exploring competition and usage of advanced negotiation techniques Operational/Escalation Management Support escalation of major supplier quality problems, supply interruptions and supplier commercial issues. Supplier Diversity Support the achievement of customer Supplier Diversity objectives by finding and sourcing qualified diversity suppliers (priority: best quality and most cost competitive solution). In the market for the market Develop and drive Best Cost Locations objectives across production sites by identifying and leveraging local sources and global suppliers to optimize material costs, logistics, quality, responsiveness, and currency management through total landed cost analysis. Technological Balance / Supplier Panel Management Initiate early supplier involvement and actively manage supplier reduction to achieve competitive technical solutions and price negotiations, while monitoring procurement and quality targets and supporting company requirements in supplier markets. Procurement Strategy/ Pooling of Demand Ensure the Procurement and Supplier Quality strategy and targets reflect the requirements of in China/Region and the respective BAs Initiate and control pooling of demand on material and supplier level to achieve maximum synergies out of material for Supplier Quality Management In line with Global Quality understanding "Quality First", strive and drive Zero Defect requirement to the supplier base - Implement Zero Defect Culture within the SQM organization on regional level Qualifications Knowledge Expert Knowledge in Procurement Management (including policies, systems and processes) Advanced Knowledge in Procurement Processes and Product Life Cycle (PLC) Advanced knowledge in risk management Advanced knowledge in Management skills, tools and techniques (Balanced Scorecard, Benchmarking, etc.) Advanced knowledge in Human relations skills (team skills, conflict management, open-mindedness, networking) Advanced knowledge in Communication skills, including Presentation and Negotiation techniques Advanced knowledge in Problem solving and decision-making tools and techniques Advanced knowledge in Project management skills, tools and techniques Additional Information Ready to take your career to the next level? The future of mobility isn’t just anyone’s job. Make it yours! Join AUMOVIO. Own What’s Next. Legal Entity: AUMOVIO Holding China Co., Ltd. (0674) Job flexibility: Onsite Job Leadership level: Leading Leaders Working time: Full Time

Responsibilities

The role involves leading the Procurement and Supplier Quality Management organization in China to define supply strategies and optimize market conditions. Key tasks include managing supplier relationships, driving cost-competitive sourcing, and implementing a Zero Defect culture across the regional supplier base.