Cell Materials Procurement (Battery)

About Gotion:

Gotion, Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, California, with 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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Procurement of Cell Materials will be responsible for subordinating material supplier market research, benchmarking analysis, completing supplier planning, establishing, and optimizing the list of potential suppliers.

• Subordinate material supplier market research, benchmarking analysis, complete supplier planning establishing and optimizing the list of potential suppliers, submitting potential supplier recommendation forms, and survey applications; planning and guiding the cooperation will of key suppliers.
• Be responsible for new project BOM target cost assessment, new material process, and cost composition decomposition, promoting new project VAVE program implementation.
• Implement core material procurement in accordance with the project plan and procurement plan to ensure the project's progress.
• Take charge of supplier sourcing, targeting, auditing, and price negotiation.
• Responsible for standardizing materials, supply chain layout optimization, cost benchmark establishment, analysis, and capacity analysis planning.
• Responsible for procurement contracts and order processing.
• Submit potential supplier recommendation forms, survey application

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or similar discipline or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• 3+ years of battery-related professional knowledge, engaged in the development of battery cells and material resources
• Experience in well-known domestic and foreign lithium-ion battery companies preferred
• Strong listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understands the production process of battery cells and the characteristics of common materials.
• Familiar with battery raw material indicators and market conditions.
• Familiar with costing methods, and corresponding supplier resources and procurement channels.
• Familiar with the operation of all aspects of procurement activities, such as quotation and negotiation, procurement follow-up, arrival and storage, reconciliation and payment, quality and delivery exception handling, supplier development and evaluation, etc.
• Sees things from a big-picture perspective, with a keen eye for detail and strong logical, and analytical skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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