Procurement Engineer

Job Title: Procurement Engineer Location: Changshu, Jiangsu, China Employment Type: Permanent, full-time (expatriate package) Nationality: Italian (mandatory) Salary & Benefits - EUR 50,000 net/year - Housing allowance: 6,000 CNY/month - 2 return flights per year - International health insurance - Visa and work permit support - Shuttle bus service between Suzhou and Changshu Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Procurement Engineer to manage sourcing, supplier relationships and purchasing activities for metallurgical equipment projects. The role requires close collaboration with engineering and production teams to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement and continuous supplier performance improvement. Key Responsibilities - Source, qualify and develop suppliers to meet project and quality requirements - Issue and manage purchase orders; ensure on-time delivery and compliance with specifications - Negotiate terms, pricing and contracts with vendors - Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives - Maintain and update vendor database and procurement records - Work cross-functionally with engineering, production and quality teams to support project needs Qualifications - Degree in Engineering (mechanical or industrial preferred) - 3–8 years' procurement experience in industrial or manufacturing environments - Fluent in English; Italian language mandatory - Experience working in China/Asia is a plus - Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems preferred Why Join Us - Competitive expatriate compensation and benefits - Opportunity to work with a global leader in metallurgical equipment - Support for relocation, visa and local logistics To Apply Please submit your CV highlighting relevant procurement experience and confirmation of Italian nationality.