Purchasing Manager

JD Industrial is a leading industrial supply chain technology and service subsidiary under JD Group, providing one-stop digital procurement and supply chain solutions for global industrial clients. We are accelerating our business layout in Europe and are now recruiting a Purchasing Manager based in Düsseldorf.

About the Role

You will be responsible for sourcing and onboarding local German suppliers, building a localized product portfolio, and supporting the rapid growth of our European business.

Responsibilities

• Conduct local supplier sourcing and development focusing on German and European industrial MRO, electrical automation, mechanical tools and related categories; identify, screen and onboard high-quality local suppliers to establish a solid supplier resource pool.
• Establish local supplier access standards, complete qualification review, business assessment and performance evaluation; implement supplier grading management and maintain long-term strategic cooperation relationships.
• Build and enrich the local product pool in accordance with German market demands and key customer procurement standards; collaborate with the Category Manager to complete product entry, information maintenance and compliance review.
• Formulate regional procurement strategies, lead commercial negotiation, contract signing and terms negotiation; continuously optimize procurement cost while ensuring stable supply and competitive pricing.
• Cooperate cross-functionally with local sales, category and operation teams to align supplier and product resources; coordinate with China supply chain teams to ensure efficient collaboration between local and cross-border procurement.
• Monitor German industrial market trends, industry standards and regulatory updates; ensure full procurement compliance with local regulations and JD internal policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above, major in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, International Trade or related fields is preferred.

Required Skills

• Minimum 5 years of industrial MRO / industrial consumables / electrical automation procurement experience in Germany or Europe with solid local supplier network and market insight.
• Proven experience in supplier development, evaluation and relationship management; strong negotiation and contract management skills with successful cost optimization track record.
• Fluent in German (C1 preferred), proficient in English as working language; Mandarin speaker is a plus.
• Familiar with German industrial market practices and compliance requirements; strong cross-cultural communication, independent working ability and result-oriented mindset.