Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive (BFDA)This position is intended for the future medium and heavy duty truck joint-venture (JV) between Daimler and Foton. The initial job location will be at Daimler NEA offices in Beijing, upon official establishment of the JV the position will be moved to Huairou.Objective of job? Provide local sourcing market transparency? Prepare, drive, and monitor supplier bidding process ? Support supplier selection process? Act as window person to DAIMLER head quarter functionsJob designation1 Conduct supply base research and provide market transparency 2 Establish and maintain business relations to local and international suppliers 3 Introduce business partners to DAIMLER sourcing processes, systems, and tools 4 Support and monitor supplier bidding process, verify commercial and technical validity of offers 5 Supplier negotiations6 Act as intermediary to DAIMLER head quarter functions7 Support sourcing decision processQualification requiredEducation? Bachelor degree in management, economics or comparable? Experience? Minimum 2 years experience in automotive production procurement (powertrain/chassis/exterior)? Very good understanding of economical dependencies and market conditions? Knowledge in parts purchasing and supply process? Independent working ability? Knowledge of Chinese supplier baseSpecific Knowledge? Fluent Chinese and English (written and spoken)? Negotiation and communication skills? Strong sense of confidentiality ? Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)