Vehicle Body Procurement Engineer

About the GAC

GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as GAC group, 6601238.SH，02238.HK), headquartered in Guangzhou City, is a large joint-stock automobile enterprise listed in both Hongkong and Shanghai Stock exchanges. At present, it has about 100,000 employees. Fortunate Global 500 ranked No.181. The main business covers seven major sectors: research and development, vehicle, parts, energy and ecology, internationalization, commerce and transportation, investment and finance. Sticking to independent innovation and joint venture cooperation, GAC group is now transforming itself with all its strength to a technology-based enterprise. Adhering to the enterprise concept of 'Humanity', Credibility, Creativity', GAC is committed to building a world-class company which wins customers’ trust, ensures staff's well-being, and meets social expectations.

We are currently looking for Vehicle Body Procurement Engineer, the details Job responsibilities as below:

🎯 Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplier sourcing, qualification assessments, and nomination negotiation support for conventional automotive components, including body, chassis, interior, and exterior parts, in Europe. Assist headquarters in conducting comprehensive QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) evaluations.

• Ensure localized supply of conventional automotive components. Monitor delivery schedules for stamping, injection-molded, casting, and machined parts, resolve supply disruptions, and ensure timely availability of production materials.

• Conduct monthly supplier performance evaluations, manage claims and settlement coordination, and drive supplier quality improvement and cost optimization.

• Support cost-reduction initiatives and localization certification for conventional automotive components, supporting compliance with the 45% EU local-content requirement stated in the role specification and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations such as REACH and ELV.

• Collect market intelligence on the European conventional automotive component supply chain, including steel, aluminum, plastics, composite materials, and surface treatments. Monitor raw material price fluctuations and local regulatory developments.

• Support headquarters in VA/VE initiatives and local alternative supplier development for conventional automotive components, promoting the introduction of secondary suppliers to reduce supply chain risks.

• Establish and maintain supplier databases for conventional automotive components and update procurement digital systems to ensure data accuracy and traceability.

• Perform other duties assigned by the company and management.

💼 What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Vehicle Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines. Graduates from European universities are preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience in automotive component procurement, supply chain management, or supplier quality engineering. Fresh graduates must have relevant internship or project experience.

• Familiarity with conventional automotive component manufacturing processes, including stamping, welding, injection molding, die casting, machining, and painting. Knowledge of EU REACH and ELV regulations and IATF 16949 quality management standards.

• Excellent cross-functional coordination and commercial negotiation skills, with the ability to facilitate the localization of conventional automotive component suppliers in Europe.

• Strong data analysis and cost breakdown capabilities. Proficiency in MS Office and procurement systems such as SAP/ERP.

• Proficiency in English as a working language (CET-6, IELTS 6.5, or equivalent). Strong cross-cultural business communication skills. German or French proficiency is preferred.

• Willingness to undertake frequent business travel or long-term assignments in Europe. Previous work experience in Europe, overseas education, or local residency status is preferred.

• Proactive, responsible, and resilient, with strong compliance awareness and teamwork skills.

• Familiarity with the European conventional automotive component supply chain, including local suppliers of stamping, injection molding, die casting, and machining components, European raw material and logistics networks, and local business practices. Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality management standards and VDA 6.3 process audit requirements. Demonstrated ability to conduct supplier qualification audits, performance and quality management, cost and delivery control, and supply disruption resolution.

✨ What We Offer:

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.

• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at GAC we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.

GAC Europe is based in Amsterdam, and we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, along with an attractive welfare policy. Let me know if you'd like to learn more.

If you have any questions, you may always reach out via gaci_eu_gmo@gac-international.com.

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We are committed to creating a work environment of trust and respect for our employee, which we believe will motivate them to achieve their dreams together. Our employees and partners have always been relentless in their pursuit of excellence in the face of challenges. We are very proud of what we have achieved, and we are proud of our leadership. We hope you will give full play to your talents and help make GAC a world-class company.